Aurubis AG
Aurubis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurubis's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis amounted to 1,079,621 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis decreased by 18.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Aurubis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurubis were 551,669 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Aurubis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Aurubis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Aurubis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 658,860 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 527,952 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 34.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
What methodology does Aurubis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Aurubis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Aurubis reported 4,591,054 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Aurubis includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Aurubis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Aurubis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,591,054 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 29.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aurubis disclose?
In 2023, Aurubis reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,374,472 tCOâ‚‚e (73.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 564,475 tCOâ‚‚e (12.3%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 290,903 tCOâ‚‚e (6.34%)
Aurubis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aurubis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Aurubis reported a total carbon footprint of 5,670,675 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.24% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Aurubis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.73%.