- Climate change impacts (floods, fires, water shortages, lightning storms, frost, supply chain disruptions).
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0M t CO2eq (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.4M t CO2eq; Scope 2: 0 t CO2eq; Scope 3: 582.2K t CO2eq. 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
3.0M t CO2eq (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Renewable Energy
40% (Aluar Primary Division), 94% (Aluar Elaborated Products Division)
of total energy
Water Usage
418.54 megaliters (from areas with water stress) + 82.97 megaliters (from areas without water stress)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
1.1K tons/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
6.7M MWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 2.4M t CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 t CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 582.2K t CO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed Stage 2 Phase III of Aluar Wind Farm, increasing renewable wind energy capacity to 246 MW and reducing GHG emissions by approximately 150,000 tons of CO2 per year.
- Over 40% of primary aluminum production used renewable energy sources (wind and hydroelectric).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Revamping of Effluent Treatment Plant (Grease Separator Plant) at Aluar Primary Division.
- Automation of effluent diversion to reservoir at Aluar Primary Division.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve significant reduction in CO2 emissions (approximately 40% reduction compared to 2019 for Scope 1 and 2).
- Implement new cell designs with lower specific energy consumption.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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