Rusal Sustainability Profile
Rusal, officially known as United Company Rusal, is a leading global aluminium producer headquartered in Russia. Established in 2000, Rusal has grown to become a key player in the aluminium industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to aluminium production, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Rusal's core products include primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, and value-added products, which are distinguished by their high quality and eco-friendly production methods. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in low-carbon aluminium technologies, positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainable practices within the sector. With a strong market presence, Rusal continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its status as a leader in the global aluminium market.
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Rusal's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Rusal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,368,188,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 425,292,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where emissions were about 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 422,506,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for the most recent years. Rusal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. Specific targets include a 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2032 and a 47% reduction in specific GHG emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company has achieved a 50% reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelters compared to 1990 levels, a target met by 2015. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, United Company RUSAL, International Public Joint-Stock Company, with initiatives sourced from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company. Rusal's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards and reflects a proactive approach to climate change mitigation.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,864,929,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,994,749,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,437,789,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Rusal's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Rusal has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
