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
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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 23 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 11,059,998,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 422,506,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,059,998,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions in 2022 being about 10,041,771,000 kg CO2e, which included 8,899,685,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 494,921,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Rusal's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with total emissions peaking at approximately 40,576,394,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, Rusal's emissions profile highlights the significant challenges faced by the aluminium industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and 3 categories, which are critical for achieving broader climate goals.
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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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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.
