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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Votorantim Cimentos's score of 50 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 targets to reduce its carbon footprint, 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. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Votorantim Cimentos is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the construction materials sector.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,900,000,000 | 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 | 960,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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