Votorantim Cimentos, a leading player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across Latin America, North America, and Europe. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a key provider of cement, concrete, and aggregates, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of products, Votorantim Cimentos stands out for its high-quality cement solutions and advanced concrete technologies, catering to both residential and commercial projects. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for environmental responsibility and operational excellence, solidifying its position as a market leader. Through its dedication to quality and sustainability, Votorantim Cimentos continues to shape the future of the construction industry.
How does Votorantim Cimentos's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Votorantim Cimentos's score of 73 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Votorantim Cimentos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,942,492,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 445,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,880,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 22.1% reduction in gross Scope 1 emissions and a 52.4% reduction in gross Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Votorantim Cimentos is a current subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos S.A., which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments. The company is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring its targets are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Additionally, Votorantim Cimentos has committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, further demonstrating its dedication to climate action. Overall, Votorantim Cimentos is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint while contributing to sustainable practices within the construction materials sector.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 27,388,821,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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