- COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and logistics.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
- Water scarcity in some Brazilian and Argentinian units.
- Reduced demand in some regions due to economic downturn.
InterCement Participações
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, InterCement Participações disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.6M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 9.6M 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
9.6M tCO2e
2020
Water Usage
4.5K ML
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 9.6M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9.6M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 12% compared to 2007 baseline through coprocessing, avoiding 308,000 tons of CO2 emissions in 2020.
- Maintained 17.4% average thermal substitution rate with waste and biomass in coprocessing despite pandemic challenges.
- 10% reduction in total thermal energy consumed while clínquer production reduced by 10% (2018-2020).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Increase thermal substitution rate to 37% by 2030 (coprocessing).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance