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Cement Production
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Votorantim Cimentos Sustainability Profile

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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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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Votorantim Cimentos's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Votorantim Cimentos's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Votorantim Cimentos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,942,492,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 445,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,880,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from upstream activities, such as fuel and energy-related activities (1,909,657,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (345,445,000 kg CO2e). Votorantim Cimentos has set ambitious climate commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its gross Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, it targets a 52.4% reduction in gross Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, reflecting its long-term sustainability goals. Votorantim Cimentos operates as a current subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos S.A., with emissions data and climate targets cascaded from the parent organisation.

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How Carbon Intensive is Votorantim Cimentos's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Votorantim Cimentos's primary industry is Cement Production, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Votorantim Cimentos's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Votorantim Cimentos is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Votorantim Cimentos's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Votorantim Cimentos's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 15% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
49%
Investments
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
13%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Purchased Goods and Services
9%

Votorantim Cimentos'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.

Votorantim Cimentos 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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