Hindalco Industries Ltd
Hindalco Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hindalco Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindalco Industries amounted to 29,960,000 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hindalco Industries increased by 0.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hindalco Industries were 28,670,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Hindalco Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hindalco Industries's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,290,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Hindalco Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.31% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Hindalco Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Hindalco Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Hindalco Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported 14,850,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Hindalco Industries includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,850,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hindalco Industries disclose?
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 13,540,000 tCOâ‚‚e (91.18%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 610,000 tCOâ‚‚e (4.11%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 490,000 tCOâ‚‚e (3.3%)
Hindalco Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hindalco Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hindalco Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 44,810,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 50.72% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Hindalco Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 63.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.14%.