Rusal
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Rusal's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Rusal's score of 17 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Rusal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rusal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,968,073 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 422,506 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,105,998 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions in 2022 being about 38,891,548,000 kg CO2e. Rusal's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with significant figures recorded in 2021 at approximately 40,576,394,000 kg CO2e and in 2020 at about 38,609,817,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The aluminium industry is known for its high carbon footprint, and Rusal's emissions data highlights the ongoing challenges faced in achieving substantial reductions. The company continues to operate within a sector that is under increasing pressure to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 9,064,796,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,633,524,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,945,225,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Rusal is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
