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.
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Rusal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rusal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,238,021,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,131,590,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,105,998,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 28,320,485,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 1,214,137,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions saw a minor increase from 11,041,771,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Rusal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The company plans to reduce specific greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2032, with a further target of a 47% reduction in specific GHG emissions by 2050. Additionally, Rusal has achieved a significant milestone by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelters by 50% compared to 1990 levels, a target that was met and maintained by 2015. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a strategic objective to reduce direct specific emissions of aluminium production by 15% by 2025, compared to 2014 levels. Rusal's commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction positions it as a proactive player in the aluminium industry, addressing the urgent need for climate action.
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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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,633,524,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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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