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Northvolt, officially known as Northvolt AB, is a Swedish company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Established in 2016, it has rapidly become a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, specialising in the production of sustainable batteries and advanced materials. While its core focus is on battery manufacturing for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, Northvolt also operates within the broader industry of manufactured goods, including specialised components for various sectors.
The company’s key milestones include the development of Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery factory, underscoring its commitment to sustainable innovation and clean energy. Northvolt’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with environmentally conscious practices, positioning it as a leader in the transition to renewable energy. Its market reputation is built on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly products that support the global shift towards electrification and sustainable development.
-2 vs industry average
Northvolt’s score of 21 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Northvolt's total carbon emissions in 2023 were approximately 343,965,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 734,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 980,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and 342,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (282,780,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (29,250,000 kg CO2e).
In 2022, Northvolt's total emissions were approximately 216,250,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,180,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 212,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back to 2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 58,000 kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were about 546,000 kg CO2e. Significant Scope 3 emissions categories included purchased goods and services (34,584,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (24,760,000 kg CO2e).
Northvolt is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of its cell production. In 2022, they introduced the Carbon Roadmap 2030, which aims to reduce their cell production carbon footprint from 33 kg CO2e/kWh to 10 kg CO2e/kWh by 2030. This represents an ambitious approximately 70% intensity reduction target across their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They continued working towards these ambitions throughout 2023.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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