Norsk Hydro ASA
Norsk Hydro's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Norsk Hydro 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).
Norsk Hydro 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 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 Norsk Hydro's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Norsk Hydro amounted to 7,950,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Norsk Hydro decreased by 5.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Norsk Hydro's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Norsk Hydro's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Norsk Hydro were 6,790,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Norsk Hydro reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Norsk Hydro's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.23%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Norsk Hydro's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Norsk Hydro's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,160,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Norsk Hydro reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Norsk Hydro's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 21.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Norsk Hydro's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Norsk Hydro 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Norsk Hydro use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Norsk Hydro's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Norsk Hydro's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported 13,410,000 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 2023 disclosure of Norsk Hydro includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,410,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 89.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.44% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Norsk Hydro reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 36.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Norsk Hydro 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Norsk Hydro disclose?
In 2023, Norsk Hydro 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 Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,990,000 tCOâ‚‚e (81.95%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,400,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.44%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 700,000 tCOâ‚‚e (5.22%)
Norsk Hydro's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Norsk Hydro's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Norsk Hydro reported a total carbon footprint of 21,360,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.69% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Norsk Hydro's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.78% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 31.79%.