- 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
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Votorantim Cimentos disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.2M tCO2e/year (net). 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/year (net)
2023
Renewable Energy
35.1%
of total energy
Waste
252.0K tons/year
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net CO2 emissions by 4% compared to 2022, reaching 556 kg of CO2 per tonne of cementitious material.
- Achieved a 30.9% thermal substitution rate globally.
- Increased renewable energy share to 35.1% globally.
- Reduced global cement clinker factor to 72.8%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency rate to below 0.40 by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 45% renewable electricity by 2030.
- Reduce clinker/cement factor to 68% by 2030.
- Increase local purchases to 60% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Produce net-zero concrete by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeAir emissionsHuman rightsAnti-corruptionEnvironmentLaborResponsible use of materials and circular economyEthics, integrity and transparencyInnovation and technologySafety, health and well-beingDiversity and inclusion