Hindalco Industries Ltd

Common Name
Hindalco Industries
Country
India
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Aluminum
Employees
78,999
Ticker
HINDALCO
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Hindalco Industries Ltd. is a leading player in the metals and mining industry, known for its comprehensive operations in aluminum and copper production. As a flagship entity of the Aditya Birla Group...

Hindalco Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Hindalco Industries 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).

Hindalco Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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a. Hindalco Industries's Integrated Report 2025
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b. Hindalco Industries's Integrated Report 2024
b. Hindalco Industries's Integrated Report 2024
c. Hindalco Industries's Integrated Report 2022
c. Hindalco Industries's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Hindalco Industries's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindalco Industries amounted to 30,010,000 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 Hindalco Industries increased by 0.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202507.5 M15 M22.5 M30 MtCO2e+4%-6%+5%+1%+2%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hindalco Industries were 28,710,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Hindalco Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hindalco Industries's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,300,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Hindalco Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hindalco Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Hindalco Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Hindalco Industries's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported 14,120,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2025 disclosure of Hindalco Industries includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222024202504.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e+539%+52%-17%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,120,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hindalco Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hindalco Industries disclose?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,150,000 tCO₂e (86.05%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 870,000 tCO₂e (6.16%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 710,000 tCO₂e (5.03%)

Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(86.0%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(6.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(5.0%)

Insights into Hindalco Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,710,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 27,741 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,034.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20010,000200,00010,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Berger Paints IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 22,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 16.58 tCO2e/$MJSW SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 53,100,752 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,496Scope 1 Intensity: 2,723.68 tCO2e/$MSteel Authority of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,178,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,994Scope 1 Intensity: 4,350.34 tCO2e/$MTata SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 78,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,379Scope 1 Intensity: 3,073.41 tCO2e/$MNational AluminiumYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,641,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,965Scope 1 Intensity: 5,415.82 tCO2e/$MLaxmi Organic IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 251,824 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 741.88 tCO2e/$MPI IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 37,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 925Scope 1 Intensity: 40.22 tCO2e/$MKIOCLYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.67 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,532,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,347Scope 1 Intensity: 6,191.57 tCO2e/$MHindustan ZincYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,367Scope 1 Intensity: 1,262.09 tCO2e/$MAmbuja CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,756,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 3,779.25 tCO2e/$MRain IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,098,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,193Scope 1 Intensity: 1,412.69 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,797Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$MLinde IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 291Scope 1 Intensity: 9.84 tCO2e/$MJindal StainlessYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 649.60 tCO2e/$MUltraTech CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 81,107,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,890Scope 1 Intensity: 9,123.71 tCO2e/$MCoromandel InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 44.47 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,310,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,585Scope 1 Intensity: 340.71 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MBayer CropscienceYear: 2025Scope 1: 952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 622Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MRamco CementsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,003,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 989Scope 1 Intensity: 8,090.16 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 3,072.77 tCO2e/$MHimadri Speciality ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 409,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 816.22 tCO2e/$MVedantaYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,324,730 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,641Scope 1 Intensity: 3,589.66 tCO2e/$MHindalco IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,741Scope 1 Intensity: 1,034.93 tCO2e/$M

How does Hindalco Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,034.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1,412.69 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Hindalco Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Hindalco Industries ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Hindalco Industries is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Hindalco Industries's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Hindalco Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 44,130,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.52% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Hindalco Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 65.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32%. a

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