- Global economic slowdown and market uncertainty.
- Geopolitical tension and social disruption.
- Extreme weather events.
- Supply chain and logistics challenges due to macroeconomic factors and extreme weather events.
Votorantim Cimentos International S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Votorantim Cimentos International S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.2M tCO2e (net). By scope: Scope 1: 22.0M tCO2e; Scope 2: 525.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.6M tCO2e. 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
23.2M tCO2e (net)
2023
Renewable Energy
35.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
54.8K megaliters (cement); 506 megaliters (concrete)
2023
Waste
252.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
119.0M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 22.0M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 525.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.6M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.2M tCO2e (net) |
| 2019 | 19.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net CO2 emissions by 4%, from 579 kg of CO2/tonne of cementitious material in 2022 to 556 kg of CO2/tonne of cementitious material in 2023.
- Achieved a 30.9% thermal substitution rate globally (4.4 percentage points increase compared to 2022).
- Reduced global cement clinker factor to 72.8% (from 73.9% in 2022).
- Increased renewable energy share to 35.1% globally (from 22.9% in 2022).
- Inaugurated Ventos do Piauí wind farm in Brazil (55 MWm).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency rate to below 0.40 by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 45% renewable electricity by 2030.
- Reduce net CO2 emissions to 475 kg of CO2/tonne of cementitious product by 2030.
- Reduce clinker/cement factor to 68% by 2030.
- Increase local supply to 60% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Produce net-zero concrete by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human RightsLaborEnvironmentAnti-CorruptionEthics, integrity and transparencyDiversity and inclusionSafety, health and well-beingInnovation and technologyClimate changeResponsible use of materials and circular economy