Alcoa
Alcoa Corporation, commonly referred to as Alcoa, is a leading player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1888, Alcoa has established itself as a pioneer in aluminium production and innovation, with significant operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Australia. Specialising in the extraction, refining, and production of aluminium, Alcoa offers a diverse range of products, including aluminium sheets, plates, and extrusions. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing techniques, which set its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Alcoa has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the first companies to develop a fully integrated aluminium supply chain. Its dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship continues to drive its success in the global aluminium sector.
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Alcoa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alcoa reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 522,174,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included 21,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 25,056,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 522,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity from refining and smelting operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2025, using a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, Alcoa has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, with interim targets of a 50% reduction by 2030. In 2022, Alcoa's total emissions were approximately 604,552,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 572,209,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 17,523,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported a 25.1% reduction in GHG emission intensity from a 2015 baseline, demonstrating progress towards its 2025 target. Alcoa's commitment to sustainability includes a goal to reduce absolute U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025 compared to 2005 levels. The company is also focused on reducing the energy intensity of its Global Primary Products by 10% by 2020 and 15% by 2030 from a 2005 baseline. Overall, Alcoa's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,300,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Alcoa is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
