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Votorantim Cimentos
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Votorantim Cimentos disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 23.2M tCO2e/year (net). By scope: Scope 1: 23.2M tCO2e/year (net); Scope 2: 525.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.6M 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
23.2M tCO2e/year (net)
2023
Renewable Energy
35.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
54.8K megaliters/year (withdrawn)
2023
Waste
252.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
117.6M GJ/year
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). | 23.2M tCO2e/year (net) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 525.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.6M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.2M tCO2e/year (net) |
| 2022 | 2.2K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 1.6K tCO2e |
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% 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 clinker/cement factor to 72.8% globally.
- 40% thermal substitution rate achieved at Alconera plant in Spain in six months.
🎯 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