Votorantim S.A.
Votorantim S.A., a prominent Brazilian conglomerate, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 1918, the company has evolved into a key player in various industries, including cement, metals, and energy. With a strong operational presence across Brazil and significant international ventures, Votorantim has made notable strides in sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s core offerings include cement production, aluminium smelting, and renewable energy solutions, distinguished by their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. Votorantim's strategic focus on sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the market, earning recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular economy initiatives. With over a century of experience, Votorantim S.A. continues to drive growth and innovation in the industrial sector.
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Votorantim S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Votorantim S.A. reported significant carbon emissions across its operations, with specific emissions data indicating approximately 28,400,000 kg CO2e from various production activities. The company operates in multiple sectors, including aluminium, cement, and wood products, with emissions from CBA Aluminium at about 2,840 kg CO2e per tonne, Votorantim Cimentos Cement at approximately 597 kg CO2e per tonne, and Acerbrag Bars at around 702 kg CO2e per tonne. The emissions data for 2020 showed a slight decrease in aluminium emissions to about 3,080 kg CO2e per tonne, while cement emissions were approximately 576 kg CO2e per tonne. In 2019, Votorantim S.A. disclosed a total of 22,565,202,400 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, indicating a substantial carbon footprint. Votorantim S.A. has not set specific reduction targets or disclosed any climate pledges, and there are no reported initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate frameworks. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Votorantim S.A., reflecting its current subsidiary status. Overall, while Votorantim S.A. has made strides in tracking its emissions, the absence of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in its climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 219,801,100 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 385,508,800 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Votorantim S.A. 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.
