- Increase in overall CO2 emissions from 2019 due to higher production volumes
- Limited sustainable biocarbon available
- Land use for quartz mining and biocarbon production
- CO2 emissions and CO2 prices
- Water management challenges in some sites
- Continuous tightening of environmental regulations
- Cyclics (D4, D5, D6) listed as substances of very high concern
- COVID-19 travel restrictions impacting audits
Elkem
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Elkem disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.38 million tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.38 million tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 916.0K tonnes CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.38 million tonnes CO2e
2020
Renewable Energy
83%
of total energy
Water Usage
86.9 million m3
2020
Waste
356.2K tonnes
2020
Energy Use
6.4K GWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.38 million tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 916.0K tonnes CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.38 million tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Renewable share of direct emissions (bio) increased to 19% of total group emissions (from 17% in 2019)
- 67% of process waste was reused or recycled
- No significant spills into water in 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 20% replacement of direct fossil CO2 emissions for Norwegian smelters by 2021
📅 Medium-term
- 40% replacement of direct fossil CO2 emissions for Norwegian smelters by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationEnergy managementWaste managementWater managementHealth and safetyLabour rights, including gender equalityCorporate governanceRisk management