- Climate change risks impacting infrastructure, production, employee health, and community vulnerability
- Water scarcity in the region
- Waste management, particularly carbon dust disposal
- COVID-19 pandemic disruptions
- Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
Qatar Aluminium Limited (Q.S.C)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Qatar Aluminium Limited (Q.S.C) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.8M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 19.0K 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
4.8M tCO2e/year
2021
Water Usage
124.8M m3/year
2021
Waste
4.1K + 33197 + 4016 = 37202 tons/year
2021
Energy Use
34.3M GJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 4.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.0K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.8M tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 5.0M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 50,097 MT CO2e reduction in total emissions from 2020
- 16.8% reduction in solid domestic waste in 2021
- Achieved zero carbon dust landfill in 2021
- 5.5% decrease in total water withdrawal in 2021
- Recycling and reuse of 66,904 m3 of water in 2021
- 97% and 70% recycling rates of total waste generated in 2020 and 2021 respectively
- Zero landfill for carbon dust in 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (specific targets provided in report)
- Increase recycling initiatives and waste handling of scraps and by-products
📅 Medium-term
- Increase women's representation in workforce and senior management (specific targets provided in report)
- Increase Qatarization percentage (specific targets not explicitly stated)
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonization roadmap aligned with national targets
- Investigating viability of solar power generation and best available technology (BAT)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy ManagementWater Use and ManagementWaste ManagementBiodiversityHealth and SafetyDiversity and InclusionQatarizationEmployee DevelopmentSupplier RelationsCommunity EngagementCorporate GovernanceCompliance