Nalco, officially known as National Aluminium Company Limited, is a prominent player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Bhubaneswar, India. Established in 1981, Nalco has made significant strides in the production of alumina and aluminium, positioning itself as a leader in the sector. The company operates primarily in India, with a focus on mining, refining, and smelting operations. Nalco's core offerings include high-quality aluminium products and alumina, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including being one of the largest integrated aluminium producers in Asia. With a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, Nalco continues to enhance its market position through cutting-edge technology and efficient production processes, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the aluminium industry.
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Nalco's score of 16 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2025, National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,064,135,540 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 274,225,940 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with both scopes disclosed. In 2024, emissions were approximately 1,104,011,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 452,210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while in 2023, the figures were approximately 1,019,942,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 986,969,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Nalco has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are directly from Nalco. Overall, Nalco's emissions data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, and underscores the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies moving forward.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Nalco has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

