Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation
Noranda Aluminium Holding Corporation, commonly referred to as Noranda Aluminium, is a prominent player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in the production and recycling of aluminium products, primarily serving the automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors. With major operations across North America, Noranda Aluminium is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including aluminium ingots and rolled products, distinguished by their high quality and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Noranda Aluminium's strategic focus on recycling and efficient production methods has positioned it as a key competitor in the market, contributing to its reputation for excellence and reliability in the aluminium supply chain.
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Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,980,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 222,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, amounted to about 87,700,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 243,100,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions, approximately 3,670,000,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain, including 3,560,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 4,350,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 215,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 181,500,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 3,950,000,000 kg CO2e. Noranda has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation, and there are no reported commitments to initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation's emissions profile highlights significant Scope 3 emissions, indicating a substantial impact from its supply chain and operational activities.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 220,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 213,800,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,200,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation 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.
