Votorantim S.A.
Votorantim S.A., a prominent Brazilian conglomerate, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1918, the company has evolved into a key player in various industries, including cement, metals, and energy. With a strong operational presence across Brazil and significant international ventures, Votorantim has made notable strides in sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s core offerings include cement production, aluminium smelting, and renewable energy solutions, distinguished by their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. Votorantim's strategic focus on sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the market, earning recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular economy initiatives. With over a century of experience, Votorantim S.A. continues to drive growth and innovation in the industrial sector.
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Votorantim S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Votorantim S.A., headquartered in Brazil, reported significant carbon emissions across its operations, with a total of approximately 22,565,202,400 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects the company's direct greenhouse gas emissions from owned or controlled sources. The company has shown a slight reduction in emissions from 2020, where it recorded approximately 22,800,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. Votorantim's production emissions for key commodities in 2021 included about 2,840 kg CO2e per tonne for aluminium, 597 kg CO2e per tonne for cement, and 702 kg CO2e per tonne for wood products. These figures indicate the carbon intensity associated with their production processes. Despite the substantial emissions, Votorantim S.A. has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company operates as a current subsidiary of Votorantim S.A., and its emissions data is cascaded from the parent organization, which is responsible for the overall climate strategy. Overall, while Votorantim S.A. has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 219,801,100 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 385,508,800 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Votorantim S.A. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
