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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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. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, which were about 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 525,388,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also rose from 3,311,401,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Votorantim Cimentos has set ambitious climate commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce gross Scope 1 GHG 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 GHG 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, demonstrating its dedication to long-term sustainability. Votorantim Cimentos operates as a current subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos S.A., with its emissions data and climate targets cascaded from the parent organisation.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 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 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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