Alcoa Inc.
Alcoa Inc., officially known as Alcoa Corporation, is a leading player in the global 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. The company focuses on the entire aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining to the production of finished aluminium products. Alcoa's core offerings include aluminium smelting, casting, and rolling, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. With a strong market position, Alcoa has achieved numerous milestones, including being one of the first companies to adopt environmentally responsible practices in aluminium manufacturing. Its dedication to innovation and efficiency continues to set Alcoa apart in a competitive landscape.
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Alcoa Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Alcoa Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 18,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 40,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 12,133,658,000 kg CO2e. This data indicates a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2019, Alcoa's emissions were approximately 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,600,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 37,289,281,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with a total of about 12,540,803,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This shows an increase in emissions across all scopes from 2019 to 2020. Alcoa has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while the company acknowledges its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce them in line with industry standards or frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Alcoa's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by the aluminium industry in addressing climate change, underscoring the need for robust strategies to mitigate carbon footprints.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,100,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Alcoa Inc. 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.
