Novelis Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2021-03-31 to 2023-09-30, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Recycling
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Employee Safety
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by 5%
- Reduced water use intensity by 4%
- Reduced absolute GHG emissions by 4%
- Reached 46% recycled metal inputs
- Recycled 50 billion used beverage cans
Social Achievements
- Launched Supplier Code of Conduct
- Invested approximately $550 million since 2012 to triple automotive capacity by 2015
- Developed relationships with can collectors’ cooperatives in Brazil
- Completed 49 community projects during One Novelis Volunteer Month
Governance Achievements
- Adopted a new, more stringent safety recordkeeping system
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Reach 80% recycled inputs by 2020
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in road construction-related waste in South American operations
- Increase in recordable case rate due to new safety recordkeeping system
Mitigation Strategies
- Finding solutions for recurring wastes (increased recycling of dross, sludge, and refractory waste)
- Addressing issues raised by the new safety system (noise levels)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Comprehensive level)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- evercan™ (high-recycled-content beverage can sheet)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021-03-31 to 2023-09-30
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Completed Pieve Solar Park, reducing carbon emissions by 1,450 tonnes annually.
- Completed Brazil Solar Park, supplying renewable energy to 14 collection centers.
- Expanded recycling capacity at various locations (Yeongju, Nachterstedt, Pindamonhangaba, Alunorf), reducing primary aluminum usage and associated CO2 emissions.
- Implemented APEX-GL casting technology at Latchford, improving efficiency and reducing ingot butt swelling.
Social Achievements
- Bay Minette plant expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Green Bond Committee to oversee project selection and ensure alignment with the Novelis Green Bond Framework.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Become carbon neutral by 2050
- Not disclosed
- Reduce CO2e emissions by 30% by FY2026
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Green Bond Principles (GBP)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Independent accountants' report on management assertion regarding Green Bond proceeds usage.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization
- Circularity
- Recycled Content
- Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Community Investment
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 27% reduction in absolute carbon emissions from FY16 baseline.
- Achieved a 28% reduction in carbon intensity from FY16 baseline.
- Reached an average of 63% recycled content in products.
Social Achievements
- Extended Frontline Leader safety training to Asia and Europe.
- Hosted second annual Global Safety Week.
- Increased percentage of women in leadership roles by 1% over FY23.
- Increased percentage of women in technical and operational roles by 1% over FY23.
- $8.7 million in charitable giving.
- 400+ community engagements supported by Novelis employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Global Sustainability Steering Committee.
- Established a Global Sustainability Council.
- Established a Global Waste and Water Council.
- Established a Green Bond Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner.
- Increase average recycled content to 75% by 2030.
- Reduce emissions to less than 3 tonnes of CO2e per tonne of FRP shipped by the end of CY30.
- Achieve a 0.11 DAFW rate by the end of FY27.
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining absolute emission reductions with anticipated growth.
- Securing low-carbon primary aluminum due to limited availability.
- Improving energy efficiency despite increased remelt energy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Pivoting to an intensity-based reduction goal (Novelis 3x30 vision).
- Investing in capacity and capabilities to increase recycling.
- Exploring alternative fuels, clean electricity sources, and carbon capture technology.
- Partnering with suppliers to secure low-carbon primary aluminum.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Stringent ethical conduct standards
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Increased demand for sustainable aluminum solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO 14001 (29 sites), ISO 45001 (25 sites), Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard and Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications (various sites)
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) - Limited assurance on certain GHG emission metrics
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- High-recycled-content alloys for automotive and beverage packaging.
- Uni-alloy design for efficient recycling.
Awards & Recognition
- Women MAKE Award (Janaina Gameiro)