Aurubis Sustainability Profile
Aurubis AG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading global player in the non-ferrous metals industry. Founded in 1866, the company has established itself as a key provider of copper and copper products, serving various sectors including electrical engineering, construction, and automotive industries. With a strong operational presence across Europe and North America, Aurubis is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include high-quality copper cathodes, rolled products, and wire rods, distinguished by their exceptional purity and performance. Aurubis has achieved significant milestones, including its status as one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide, reinforcing its market position. The company’s dedication to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship further enhances its reputation as a trusted leader in the metals sector.
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Aurubis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Aurubis AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 522,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 4,457,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 1,083,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the figures were slightly different, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 564,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 613,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 4,630,000,000 kg CO2e. Aurubis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, they target a 24% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of copper cathodes by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality well before 2050. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Aurubis AG.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Aurubis's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Aurubis has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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