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
Mean score of companies in the Aluminum Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Rusal's score of 28 is higher than 96% 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 11,059,980,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 422,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and no reported Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable peak in 2020 at approximately 38,609,817,000 kg CO2e, which included 8,915,130,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 820,515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Rusal has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies. The company has reported emissions intensity metrics, such as 94.0 kg CO2e per tonne of aluminium produced in 2022, indicating ongoing efforts to monitor and potentially improve their environmental impact. Overall, while Rusal's emissions data reflects significant outputs, the lack of defined reduction targets raises questions about their commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 committed to some 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.
