Hydro sustainable aluminium

Hydro positions aluminium as a key material in addressing global challenges such as climate change. The company is advancing a low-carbon, circular economy by focusing on the responsible sourcing, efficient production, and high recyclability of aluminium.

Hydro’s sustainability strategy is built on three core pillars:

• Greener sourcing, which involves procuring materials and energy in a more environmentally responsible manner.
• Greener production, aimed at reducing emissions and increasing recycling rates.
• Greener products, designed to support customers in achieving their sustainability objectives.

Hydro Recycled Aluminium is produced from a combination of pre- and post-consumer scrap along with primary aluminium. This material is processed in the company’s certified recycling facilities, including sites in Drunen (Netherlands) and Ghlin (Belgium). The recycling process consumes approximately 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium, representing a significant contribution to resource circularity.

Additionally, Hydro offers Low Carbon Aluminium, manufactured using renewable energy sources. This results in one of the aluminium industry’s lowest carbon footprints.

To support customer sustainability initiatives, Hydro provides detailed environmental insights, including life cycle assessments (LCAs), product-specific CO₂ data, and guidance rooted in the company’s EcoDesign principles.

All practices are underpinned by certifications from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), ensuring compliance with recognized standards for sustainability and ethical responsibility across the aluminium value chain.