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Hindalco Industries

Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in the aluminium and copper manufacturing sectors. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Hindalco operates extensively across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1962, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of Novelis Inc., which has bolstered its position in the global market. Specialising in aluminium products, copper products, and value-added services, Hindalco is renowned for its innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Its core offerings include rolled products, extrusions, and foils, which are distinguished by their quality and versatility. As a prominent entity in the metals industry, Hindalco has consistently been recognised for its operational excellence and commitment to sustainability, solidifying its market leadership.

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How does Hindalco Industries's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Aluminium Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Hindalco Industries's score of 47 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hindalco Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hindalco Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,560,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 24,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 790,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,010,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint across all scopes. Hindalco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This long-term target was established in 2023, demonstrating the company's dedication to sustainable practices in the mining and metals sector. The company is actively working towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to align with global climate goals. The emissions intensity for aluminium production in 2023 was approximately 19,260 kg CO2e per tonne, while for copper, it was about 2,410 kg CO2e per tonne. These figures indicate the company's focus on improving efficiency and reducing emissions in its production processes. Overall, Hindalco Industries is taking significant steps towards reducing its carbon emissions and achieving its long-term climate goals, positioning itself as a responsible player in the global mining and metals industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hindalco Industries's primary industry is Aluminium ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hindalco Industries is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hindalco Industries is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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