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.
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Industry Intensity
Aluminum Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Aluminum Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rusal's reported carbon emissions
Rusal, a leading aluminium and aluminium products company headquartered in RU, has outlined significant climate commitments, including aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across its operations.
For the reporting year 2024, Rusal reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 9,368,188,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 425,292,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8,968,073,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 422,506,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 8,899,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 494,921,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 8,868,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 596,093,000 kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2020, Rusal reported a total of approximately 38,609,817,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 8,915,130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 820,515,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 17,865,621,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 36,702,627,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 23,864,929,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,994,749,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 11,437,789,000 kg CO2e.
Rusal has established several reduction targets:
- A commitment to reduce specific greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aluminium production by 47% by 2050, based on a 2022 baseline.
- A target to reduce specific GHG emissions by 25% by 2032, also relative to 2022.
- An objective to reduce direct specific emissions of aluminium production by 15% by 2025, compared to 2014 levels.
- A strategic objective to reduce direct specific emissions of alumina production by 10% by 2025, compared to 2014.
- A commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Notably, Rusal achieved and maintained a reduction in direct GHG emissions from aluminium smelters by 50% compared to 1990 by 2015.
Rusal's climate data is currently cascaded from its parent company, United Company RUSAL, International Public Joint-Stock Company. Its SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets are cascaded from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company at cascade level 1.
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Rusal’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2030
35% reduction in Scope 2
到2030年減少35%的溫室氣體排放
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from En+ Group International Public Joint-Stock Company
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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