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 2023, Votorantim Cimentos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 23,404,847,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 525,388,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,584,533,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 GHG emissions by 22.1% and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 52.4% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Votorantim Cimentos is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The company’s efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction materials sector, focusing on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,900,000,000 | 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 | 960,000,000 | 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 |
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