Votorantim Cimentos, a leading player in the cement, lime, and plaster industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America, North America, and Europe. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a key provider of construction materials, focusing on cement production and innovative solutions for the building sector.
With a diverse portfolio that includes cement, lime, and plaster products, Votorantim Cimentos is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest cement producers in Brazil. Its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction sets Votorantim Cimentos apart in a competitive landscape, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in construction projects worldwide.
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Industry Intensity
Cement Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Cement Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Votorantim Cimentos's reported carbon emissions
Votorantim Cimentos, a company in the cement, lime, and plaster industry headquartered in Brazil, has established several climate commitments and has reported its carbon emissions.
For the reporting year 2025, Votorantim Cimentos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,727,400,000 kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:
- Scope 1 emissions: approximately 23,148,696,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 2 emissions: approximately 454,613,000 kg CO2e.
- Scope 3 emissions: approximately 4,023,291,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 423,666,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 1,980,959,000 kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 693,300,000 kg CO2e).
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 26,187,666,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 21,942,492,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 445,134,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 3,880,064,000 kg CO2e.
Votorantim Cimentos has set ambitious reduction targets. It has committed to achieving carbon-neutral concrete by 2050. Furthermore, through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the company has committed to reducing its gross Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2018 as a base year. Votorantim Cimentos also aims to reduce its gross Scope 2 GHG emissions by 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe. These SBTi targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent organisation, Votorantim Cimentos S.A. The company's net-zero commitment extends to 2050 for Scope 1 emissions.
It's important to note that Votorantim Cimentos' emissions data is cascaded from Votorantim Cimentos S.A., where Votorantim Cimentos is a current subsidiary at cascade level 2.
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Votorantim Cimentos’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
carbon neutral concrete by 2050
carbon neutral concrete by 2050
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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