Hydro

Hydro's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

In 2025, Hydro reported total absolute emissions of approximately 27.08 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions totalling about 6.02 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 4.91 billion kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significant, reaching around 16.15 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 10.62 billion kg CO2e.

In the preceding year, 2024, Hydro's total emissions were approximately 28.32 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions stood at about 6.37 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 5.73 billion kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 16.22 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the primary contributor at roughly 10.73 billion kg CO2e.

Hydro has established ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce its absolute direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025 and by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Furthermore, Hydro has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 or earlier. This commitment extends to reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. For upstream Scope 3 emissions, Hydro has set targets to reduce total upstream Scope 3 emissions by 15% and upstream Scope 3 emissions per tonne of aluminium delivered to market by 30% by 2030, both against a 2018 baseline.