Hydro Aluminium Seneffe SA
Long products
Hydro is a leading global aluminium and energy company with a rich heritage dating back to 1905. The company specializes in producing low-carbon and recycled aluminium products, operating across multiple segments including energy production, aluminium manufacturing, and recycling.
The company's core strength lies in its sustainable aluminium production, offering certified low-carbon and recycled aluminium products that help customers minimize their carbon footprint. Their premium product, Hydro CIRCAL, contains at least 75% post-consumer scrap and maintains a remarkably low CO2 footprint of 1.9 kg CO2e per kilo aluminium, significantly below the global average of 15.1 kg.
Hydro's energy division operates 40 renewable power plants and manages 2.6GW of solar and onshore wind projects. The company's commitment to renewable energy is evident in their power portfolio, which includes 9.4 TWh of captive power production annually and approximately 10 TWh in long-term contracts.
In terms of sustainability initiatives, Hydro is actively working towards zero emissions by 2050 through their technology roadmap. Their aluminium production in Norway achieves a carbon footprint approximately 75% lower than the global average, thanks to the use of renewable power sources including wind, solar, and hydropower.
The company maintains a strong global presence with 33,000 employees across more than 140 locations in 40 countries. Hydro's business model emphasizes transparency in environmental footprint documentation, from mining or scrap source to final metal production, including input materials and transportation (Scope 1-3).
