Norðurál has received the Gender Equality award for the third consecutive year. The objective of the award is to achieve a 40/60 gender ratio at the top management level is the basis for the award.

Confederation of Icelandic Enterprises announced its Environment Award at a ceremony, with President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson proclaiming Norðurál as the Environmental Company of the year 2022.

Norðurál Plant Manager, Sigrún Helgadottir, discusses the company’s activities in an interview with Morgunblaðið.

Norðurál and Qair, an independent renewable power producer, have signed a letter of intent for supply to Norðurál of green electricity originating from two of Qair’s windfarms under development.

Green financing has been secured for a new billet Casthouse for Norðurál, where aluminum billets will be produced to meet high demand from European customers.

When aluminum is manufactured with green and renewable energy, the beneficial effect for the fight against climate change is cumulative.