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Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation

Noranda Aluminium Holding Corporation, commonly referred to as Noranda Aluminium, is a prominent player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and recycling of aluminium products, primarily serving the automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors. With major operations across North America, Noranda Aluminium is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including aluminium ingots and rolled products, distinguished by their high quality and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Noranda Aluminium's strategic focus on recycling and efficient production methods has positioned it as a key competitor in the market, contributing to its reputation for excellence and reliability in the aluminium supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation'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 Aluminum Production 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation's score of 8 is lower than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor specific reduction targets or climate commitments outlined in their initiatives. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate strategy. However, as a player in the aluminium industry, Noranda is likely aware of the increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and may be exploring pathways to enhance sustainability and align with industry standards. The aluminium sector is known for its significant Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, primarily from production processes and energy consumption, respectively. As the industry evolves, it is expected that companies like Noranda will adopt more robust climate commitments to address environmental impacts and contribute to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation's primary industry is Aluminium and aluminium products, which is high 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. This request for Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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