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Rusal, officially known as United Company Rusal, is a leading player in the aluminium and aluminium products industry, headquartered in Russia. Established in 2000, Rusal has grown to become one of the largest aluminium producers globally, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The company is renowned for its production of primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, and value-added products, which are distinguished by their high quality and innovative manufacturing processes. Rusal's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing production capabilities. With a strong focus on research and development, Rusal continues to set benchmarks in the aluminium sector, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in various industries.
40
DitchCarbon score
+22 vs industry average
Rusal’s score of 40 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Aluminum Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.089
20182025
The Aluminum Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rusal's reported carbon emissions
Rusal, an aluminium and aluminium products company headquartered in Russia, reported its latest carbon emissions data for 2024. For this year, its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 9,368,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 425,292,000 kg CO2e. The company has not reported Scope 3 emissions for 2024.
Looking back, in 2023, Rusal's Scope 1 emissions were about 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 422,506,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 8,899,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 494,921,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were about 8,868,230,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 596,093,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, Rusal disclosed more comprehensive emissions data, with total reported emissions amounting to approximately 38,609,817,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 8,915,130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 820,515,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17,865,621,000 kg CO2e.
Rusal has set several climate commitments. The company aims for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. It also targets specific GHG emission reductions for Scope 1, aiming for a 25% reduction by 2032 and a 47% reduction by 2050, both from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, Rusal intends to reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions by 35% by 2030, based on a 2023 baseline. The company has also set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050.
Historically, Rusal achieved a strategic objective to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelters by 50% by 2015 compared to 1990 levels. The company also set intensity reduction targets, aiming to reduce direct specific emissions from aluminium production by 15% by 2025 compared to 2014, and direct specific emissions from alumina production by 10% by 2025 compared to 2014.
Emissions data and climate commitments for Rusal are directly reported by United Company RUSAL, International Public Joint-Stock Company. However, its SBTi targets and RTZ initiative sources are cascaded from its ultimate parent, En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company.
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Rusal’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock CompanySee details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Not active
The Climate Pledge
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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock CompanySee details
Active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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