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 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 for Scope 1 and approximately 422,506,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the past few years, Rusal has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with specific targets set for the future. Rusal aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, with interim goals to reduce specific greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2032 compared to 2022 levels. Additionally, the company has set a target to reduce specific GHG emissions by 47% by 2050, also relative to 2022. In the near term, Rusal has committed to reducing direct specific emissions from aluminium production by 15% by 2025, compared to 2014 levels. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, United Company RUSAL, International Public Joint-Stock Company, and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to align with global climate initiatives. Rusal's strategic objectives highlight its focus on both absolute and intensity-based reductions, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which are directly linked to its production processes.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,945,225,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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