Low-Carbon Aluminum for Premium Products
55% reduction of emissions by 2050
Norðurál set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, outside the EU Emissions Trading System, by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. In 2023, the reduction in emissions reached 45%, thus achieving the original target seven years ahead of schedule. We are aiming for even greater success and are now setting the target at a 55% reduction by 2030.
Job Opportunites
Norðurál hires capable and ambitious employees who receive a warm welcome and appropriate job training. We embrace the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We gladly accept applications at any time, and we might find a position that suits you.
Sustainability Report
The year 2023 was both successful and fruitful for Norðurál. We continued to take important steps towards carbon neutrality, improved operations, and reduced waste by participating in various projects. In this way, we are purposefully heading in the right direction to be a role model in aluminum production.
Social Responsibility
At Norðurál, there is a strong emphasis on respect for human rights, community, and the environment. Continuous efforts are made to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and to use energy and raw materials efficiently. The safety, health, and well-being of our employees are prioritized. Emphasis is placed on equal rights for employees in terms of career advancement, salaries, and benefits, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, or origin. We strive to have a positive impact on our entire value chain and emphasize that procurement is conducted with integrity and in accordance with the company’s values.
Iceland´s Environmental Company
We are proud of the accomplishments of our employees on environmental and social issues and grateful for the honor shown to the company with this award.
Billet production
Norðurál builds a new billet casthouse at the smelter at Grundartangi. No additional CO2 is released through our billet production in Iceland and the power requirements are significantly lower than if they were produced abroad.
Financial Statements
We produced of 310.421 tonnes of aluminum and aluminum alloys in 2023. Electricity usage was about 25% of all electricity produced in Iceland. Total number of employees was 614.
In Grundartangi since 1997
Norðurál in Grundartangi is among the largest aluminum plants in Europe, with an annual production of 317.000 tons and approximately 600 employees.
- 2014 Production increase prepared by increasing the power and production of alloy begins. Mercedes-Benz uses aluminum from Norðurál for their C-Class car that is made 50% of aluminum.
- 2015 Norðurál signs the Paris Climate Agreement and thereby commits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste production.
- 2016 Separation of organic waste begins in the cafeteria where 110 thousand meals are served every year. Green parking lots established.
- 2017 Approximately 317.000 tons of aluminum and alloy are produced. Number of employees is 600.
- 2018 All togher! an extensive employee safety project launched that reminds us that safety depends on the cooperation of us all.
- 2019 Norðurál receives ASI certification, for environmentally friendly and responsible production, and Equal pay certification.
- 2020 We introduce Natur-Al ™, low-carbon aluminum with one of the lowest CO₂ footprints in the world.
- 2021 A sales contract for Natur-Al™ with the Austrian company HAI is signed. The first long-term contract for green aluminum, globally.
- 2022 Norðurál chosen The Environmental Company of the year by the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise.
- 2023 Target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, from sources outside the EU Emissions Trading System, by at least 40% is reached. We aim higher and set a goal for a 55% reduction by 2030.
Visit Us
Our place of work is unusual in a few ways. The “Pot Rooms” are not really rooms, but massive buildings covering a stretch of almost 3 miles. Our stock room is no pantry either, with massive coils of spare wire stacked 60 feet from the ground. We welcome groups for guided tours. Send us a request for a tour by e-mail or call +354 430 1000 and we’ll do our best to find a convenient time to accommodate you.