Arauco
Arauco, officially known as Empresas Arauco, is a leading player in the forestry and wood products industry, headquartered in Concepción, Chile (CL). Founded in 1970, the company has established a strong presence across South America, with significant operations in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Arauco is renowned for its sustainable forestry practices and innovative wood-based products, including plywood, particleboard, and cellulose pulp, which cater to diverse markets. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Arauco has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of advanced production technologies and certifications in sustainable forestry management. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its quality and sustainability initiatives, making it a preferred choice for customers seeking eco-friendly solutions in the wood products sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Arauco's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Arauco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arauco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,375,978,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,583,403,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 300,137,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 2,492,438,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 4,061,788,000 kg CO2e. Arauco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40.6% per dry ton of wood by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. This translates to an absolute reduction of approximately 40.4%. Additionally, the company targets a 35.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. A significant aspect of Arauco's strategy includes ensuring that 95.46% of its suppliers and customers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. Arauco is certified as carbon neutral and has committed to further emissions reductions through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data reported by Arauco is cascaded from its parent company, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., reflecting a corporate family relationship. Overall, Arauco's climate initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the forestry and paper products sector.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,241,591,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 472,196,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,505,345,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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