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Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in the aluminium and aluminium products industry. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Hindalco operates extensively across various regions, including North America and Europe. Founded in 1962, the company has achieved significant milestones, establishing itself as a pioneer in aluminium manufacturing.
Hindalco's core offerings include primary aluminium, rolled products, and extrusions, distinguished by their high quality and innovative applications. The company is renowned for its sustainable practices and commitment to environmental stewardship, positioning it as a market leader in the aluminium sector. With a robust global presence and a reputation for excellence, Hindalco continues to drive advancements in aluminium technology and production.
53
DitchCarbon score
+35 vs industry average
Hindalco Industries’s score of 53 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Aluminum Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.089
20182025
The Aluminum Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Hindalco Industries's reported carbon emissions
Hindalco Industries, headquartered in India and operating in the Aluminium and aluminium products industry, has disclosed its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported total Scope 1 emissions of 25,280,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 440,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 1,830,000,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories included purchased goods and services at 1,080,000,000 kg CO2e, waste generated in operations at 90,000,000 kg CO2e, fuel and energy related activities at 390,000,000 kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at 200,000,000 kg CO2e. For the year 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 24,830,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were around 690,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Hindalco Industries reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 26,490,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 590,000,000 kg CO2e.
Hindalco Industries has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its specific energy consumption and specific GHG emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 25% by 2025, against a 2011 base year. For its Novelis operations, Hindalco plans to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute carbon footprint by fiscal year 2026 and 100% by 2050, against a 2016 base year. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030. Additionally, Hindalco has set an absolute target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Hindalco Industries has committed to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for both near-term and long-term targets, with a net-zero commitment for all scopes by 2050. The company was recognised as a BA1.5 member by SBTi as of April 2022.
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Hindalco Industries’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hindalco Industries’s sustainability data and climate commitments
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27.56 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of roughly 25.28 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 440 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions contributed approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e. These figures provide a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental impact across its operations and value chain for the reporting year.
Data year: 2024
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