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Hydro aluminium sustainability and decarbonization strategy

Overview

Hydro has established a climate strategy focused on reducing CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030, with the goal of achieving net-zero aluminium production by 2050 or earlier. The company aims to support a green transition through responsible production methods and circular solutions.

As part of these sustainability efforts, Hydro launched two low-carbon aluminium product lines: REDUXA and CIRCAL. REDUXA is verified by DNV to deliver a carbon footprint of no more than 4 kg CO2e per kilogram of aluminium. CIRCAL, a premium offering, contains at least 75% post-consumer waste and achieves an average footprint of 1.9 kg CO2e per kilogram. These reduced emissions are attributed to the use of renewable hydroelectric power, efficient electrolytic technology, and oversight of the entire value chain from bauxite extraction to recycling.

To further advance these goals, Hydro is focusing on technological innovation to reduce energy consumption and emissions. In Norway, the company leverages hydropower, wind, and solar energy for primary production. A significant development includes the Karmøy technology pilot plant, which utilizes proprietary HAL4e technology to produce highly energy-efficient primary aluminium. This technology has also been implemented at the Husnes production facility to double its capacity. Hydro currently operates in over 40 countries with approximately 32,000 employees across 140 locations.

Entities

Hydro

Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Hydro advances sustainable aluminium production through technology

    Hydro is advancing aluminium production through energy-efficient technologies like HAL4e and renewable energy to meet its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieving net-zero aluminium by 2050.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hydro outlines aluminium and renewable energy sustainability goals

    Hydro, a leader in aluminium and renewable energy, aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 and achieve net-zero aluminium production by 2050.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Hydro launches low‑carbon aluminium brands REDUXA and CIRCAL

    Hydro unveiled REDUXA and CIRCAL low‑carbon aluminium lines, each under 4 kg CO₂e/kg, with CIRCAL at 1.9 kg CO₂e/kg and 75 % recycled content.

Sources

chemie.de · hydro.com · striata.com

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