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Votorantim Cimentos, a leading player in the cement, lime, and plaster industry, is headquartered in Brazil and operates extensively across South America, North America, and Europe. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a key provider of construction materials, focusing on cement production and innovative solutions for the building sector.
With a diverse portfolio that includes cement, lime, and plaster products, Votorantim Cimentos is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods and a strong market presence, making it one of the largest cement producers in Brazil. Its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction sets Votorantim Cimentos apart in a competitive landscape, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in construction projects worldwide.
+17 vs industry average
Votorantim Cimentos’s score of 45 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cement Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Cement Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Votorantim Cimentos, a cement, lime, and plaster company headquartered in Brazil, reported its 2025 emissions with 23,148,696,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 454,613,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 4,023,291,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3.
In 2024, the company's emissions were 21,942,492,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 445,134,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,880,064,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). For 2023, Votorantim Cimentos reported Scope 1 emissions of 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 525,388,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 3,311,401,000 kg CO2e, including 851,642,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services.
Votorantim Cimentos has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets, which are cascaded from its parent company, Votorantim Cimentos S.A. The company commits to reducing gross Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using a 2018 base year. Additionally, Votorantim Cimentos aims to reduce gross Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to well-below 2°C. The company also has a commitment to achieve carbon-neutral concrete by 2050, specifically addressing downstream Scope 3 emissions.
2030
52.4% reduction in Scope 2
Votorantim Cimentos also commits to reduce gross scope 2 GHG emissions 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products within the same timeframe.
2030
22.1% reduction in Scope 1
Votorantim Cimentos commits to reduce gross scope 1 GHG emissions 22.1% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030 from a 2018 base year*. *…
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Data year: 2025
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