Elkem ASA
Elkem's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Elkem completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Elkem has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Elkem's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elkem amounted to 3,010,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elkem decreased by 5.64%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Elkem's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elkem's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elkem were 1,960,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Elkem reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elkem's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 17.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Elkem's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Elkem's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Elkem reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,190,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,050,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Elkem reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elkem's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 15.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Elkem's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Elkem's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Elkem use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Elkem reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Elkem's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Elkem's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Elkem reported 8,926,392 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b
The 2025 disclosure of Elkem includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chainb
Elkem's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elkem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Elkem reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,926,392 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b
Approximately 61.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b
Has Elkem reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elkem's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.bc
Compared to the previous year (2024), Elkem's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Elkem's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elkem disclose?
In 2025, Elkem reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.b
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Elkem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Elkem's Scope 3 emissions were:b
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,076,024 tCO₂e (45.66%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,577,791 tCO₂e (28.88%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 862,717 tCO₂e (9.66%)
Elkem's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Elkem’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Elkem reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,960,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,642 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,193.71 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Elkem's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Elkem's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Elkem reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,193.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 62.67, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Elkem rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Elkem ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Elkem among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Elkem's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Elkem reported a total carbon footprint of 11,936,392 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.52% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Elkem's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.42%.ab