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 score of 23 is higher than 93% 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 greenhouse gas 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 the remainder from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Rusal has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable total of about 40,576,394,000 kg CO2e in 2021, which included 8,868,230,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 596,093,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Rusal's emissions intensity has been reported at approximately 96.6 kg CO2e per tonne of aluminium produced in 2023, reflecting their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions in the aluminium sector. However, there are currently no specified reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within the aluminium industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, and Rusal's emissions data highlights the challenges faced in achieving substantial reductions. As the industry moves towards more sustainable practices, Rusal's future commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,064,796,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 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.
