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2030 sustainability targets

At Aurubis, responsible corporate governance is a fundamental pillar of the company’s long-term development. Sustainability is an integral element of the company strategy and serves as the foundation for economic success, responsible conduct, and securing competitiveness.

Sustainability at Aurubis encompasses using resources efficiently, reducing environmental impact along the value chain, and shaping relationships built on trust with employees, business partners, and other stakeholders. Sustainable activities are systematically tied to business success and lasting value creation. The 2030 Sustainability Targets outline the key action areas and guide Aurubis’ ongoing advancement in the areas of environment, people and economy. They translate the strategic embedding of sustainability into actionable and concrete measures for the company.

We report on our progress toward achieving these goals annually in our non-financial report and in the 2023 Sustainability Report. These documents can be found on the "Reporting, KPIs, and ESG ratings" page.

 

Nachhaltigkeitsziele 2030 EN

 

 

Aurubis – 2030 sustainability targets

 

Economy
Action area  Ambition 2030 targets
Governance and ethics
  • We uphold the principles of responsible corporate governance
  
Recycling solutions
  • We offer comprehensive value chain solutions for the circular economy
 Up to 50 % average recycled content in copper cathodes
Responsible supply chain
  • We minimize negative impacts on people and the environment in our supply chains.
 Doubling the number1 of certified or audited sources
for copper-containing concentrates

 
Environment
Action area  Ambition 2030 targets
Energy and climate
  • We will be carbon-neutral before 2050.
 - 50 % absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (reference year 2018)2
- 24 % Scope 3 emissions per ton of copper cathodes3 (reference year 2018)
Environmental protection
  • We produce with the smallest environmental footprint in our sector
 - 15 % specific dust emissions in g/t of multimetal
copper equivalent (reference year 2018)
People
Action area  Ambition 2030 targets
Health and safety
  • We prevent work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses (Vision Zero)
  • LTIFR ≤ 1.0
Future-oriented employer We create a work environment for close collaboration and promote diversity and commitment. We passionately
work for the progress of the company and society.
  • 100 % of relevant4 employees receive training on unconscious bias and anti-discrimination
  • 100 % of our employees receive adequate wages
Training and education
  • We provide high-quality vocational training and invest in forward-looking qualifications for employees.
  • 100 % fulfillment of the training allotment in hours (training allotment: 18 hours per year for each employee)
Social engagement
  • Locally and internationally, we are a reliable partner that is making a lasting contribution to a livable environment.
  • 80 % long-term partners (percentage of total budget)
  • € 2 million as annual budget for social engagement
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Vedrana Lemor
Vedrana Lemor

Head of Corporate Sustainability

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Martha Suplicki
Martha Suplicki

Sustainability Manager

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1 FY 2024/25 reference value: 25 % of copper concentrate sources have been certified or audited.
2 Target achievement depends on market dynamics, regulatory changes, technological advancements, competitive pressures,
and investment decisions for additional growth projects.
3 Refers to internally produced copper cathodes.
4 The term “relevant employees” refers to all employees who can be reached. Those with long-term illness or employees on parental leave are not included.