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Votorantim Cimentos

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Votorantim Cimentos's score of 38 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Votorantim Cimentos's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Votorantim Cimentos reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 525,388,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 3,584,533,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 emissions by 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Votorantim Cimentos targets a 52.4% reduction in gross Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Votorantim Cimentos is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and reduction strategies, reflecting its dedication to sustainability within the construction materials sector.

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Scope 2
960,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
1,300,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Votorantim Cimentos's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Votorantim Cimentos is headquartered in BR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Votorantim Cimentos 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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