Hydro
Hydro, officially known as Norsk Hydro ASA, is a leading global aluminium and renewable energy company headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1905, Hydro has established itself as a key player in the aluminium industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Brazil. The company focuses on the entire aluminium value chain, from bauxite extraction to recycling, offering unique products that cater to various sectors, including automotive, construction, and packaging. Hydro is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, leveraging innovative technologies to produce low-carbon aluminium. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in energy efficiency and a robust recycling programme. Hydro continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable practices within the aluminium industry, making it a preferred choice for environmentally conscious clients.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hydro's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Hydro's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Norsk Hydro ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 6,360,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6,610,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 15,350,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 10% reduction by 2025 and a 30% reduction by 2030, both based on a 2018 baseline. These targets apply to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Hydro's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 or earlier. The company is actively working towards this goal by implementing various reduction initiatives, including a roadmap to significantly lower its direct and indirect emissions. Notably, Hydro aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from Norsk Hydro ASA, with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,850,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,340,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
Hydro 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.
