Aurubis AG
Aurubis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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).
However, Aurubis has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aurubis's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis amounted to 1,021,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aurubis decreased by 37.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Aurubis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aurubis were 561,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Aurubis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aurubis's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 49.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Aurubis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Aurubis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 522,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 460,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 43.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Aurubis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Aurubis reported 4,457,000 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 2024 disclosure of Aurubis includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Aurubis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Aurubis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,457,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Aurubis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aurubis's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 48.93%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
Insights into Aurubis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Aurubis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 561,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,143 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.31 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 2024, Aurubis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.39 , 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 2024, Aurubis ranked 20 out of 22 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 2024, Aurubis reported a total carbon footprint of 5,478,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 47.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Aurubis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.24%. a