- Unprecedented supply chain disruptions
- Inflationary cost pressures
- Historically high labor turnover
- Current reliance on natural gas for aluminum production
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 403.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 675.8K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
6% of total energy consumed; 21% of purchased electricity
of total energy
Water Usage
12.7M m3/year
2022
Waste
51.1K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
11.6 million GJ/year (pro-forma)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 403.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 675.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.1M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 346.4K metric tons of CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2% compared to 2021
- Launched inaugural Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Report
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% compared to 2019 levels by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeTalent DevelopmentSafety CultureDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)