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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In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 25,280,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 440,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,830,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were about 24,830,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 690,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Hindalco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in specific energy consumption and specific GHG emissions by 2025, based on 2011-12 levels. Additionally, for its Novelis operations, the company plans to reduce its absolute carbon footprint by 30% by FY 2026 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, against a base year of FY 2016. Furthermore, Hindalco is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has made progress towards its targets, achieving a 15% reduction in specific GHG emissions in aluminium production since the base year of FY 2011-12. Hindalco's climate strategy is aligned with industry standards, and it is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices in the mining and metals sector.
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2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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