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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.
+25 vs industry average
Votorantim Cimentos’s score of 53 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cement Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Cement Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Votorantim Cimentos, headquartered in Brazil and operating in the Cement, lime and plaster industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025. Its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 23.15 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 454.61 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 4.02 billion kg CO2e. This data represents a GLOBAL footprint.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were roughly 21.94 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 445.13 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 3.88 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Votorantim Cimentos reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 23.40 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 525.39 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 3.31 billion kg CO2e, which included about 851.64 million kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
Votorantim Cimentos has made significant climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets cascaded from its ultimate parent, Votorantim Cimentos S.A. The company commits to reducing gross Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, from a 2018 base year. Concurrently, it aims to cut gross Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe. Additionally, Votorantim Cimentos is committed to achieving carbon neutral concrete by 2050.
2030
52.4% reduction in Scope 2
Votorantim Cimentos also commits to reduce gross scope 2 GHG emissions 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe.
2030
22.1% reduction in Scope 1
Votorantim Cimentos commits to reduce gross scope 1 GHG emissions 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030 from a 2018 base year*. *…
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