Aurubis AG
Aurubis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Aurubis completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Aurubis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurubis's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis amounted to 919,960 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis decreased by 3.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Aurubis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurubis were 501,550 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Aurubis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Aurubis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Aurubis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 467,270 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 418,410 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aurubis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 44.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurubis's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Aurubis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Aurubis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Aurubis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Aurubis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Aurubis's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Aurubis reported 4,513,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Aurubis includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Aurubis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Aurubis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,513,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 27.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Aurubis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aurubis disclose?
In 2025, Aurubis reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,596,990 tCO₂e (57.53%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 820,580 tCO₂e (18.18%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 485,960 tCO₂e (10.77%)
Aurubis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aurubis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Aurubis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 501,550 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,497 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 23.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Aurubis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Aurubis's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Aurubis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 23.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.07, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Aurubis rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Aurubis ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Aurubis among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Aurubis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Aurubis reported a total carbon footprint of 5,433,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.28% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Aurubis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.07% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.23%.a