We are committed to producing sustainable metals in a responsible way, especially regarding our contribution to the world’s energy transition.

Eramet Norway has set specific, measurable goals to reduce its carbon footprint. By 2030, the company aims to cut CO₂ emissions by 43% compared to 2005, and by 80% by 2050.

These goals are aligned with the Eramet group’s overarching commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2035, compared to 2019.

Innovative solutions for emissions reduction

  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): A pilot CCS facility at the Sauda plant will capture CO₂ emissions, with plans for full-scale implementation by 2030. This new facility has the support of ENOVA and Gassnova. It will start its operations in 2025 as a pilot project. The Sauda team is working hard to reach its goal so a largest CCS facility could be installed, with sufficient public support to this ambitious decarbonization project.
  • Recovering and recycling hot gases from furnaces: The gas emitted by the pyrometallurgical furnaces at the Sauda plant represents a potential source of energy, which is not yet valued. To reduce the impact on the climate and optimise its energy consumption, Eramet Norway has been testing a gas engine that uses furnace gas to produce electrical and thermal energy. Two more engines will be started in 2025. This energy recovery unit (ERU) will provide 250 GWh per year, the equivalent of the consumption of more than 10,000 households.
  • First tests for the use of bio-reducers: Launch of a partnership with the company LanzaTech for the capture and use of CO2 (CCU) from the Porsgrunn plant in Norway, in order to manufacture ethanol.
  • Maximizing efficiency: Energy efficiency and recovery are central to Eramet Norway’s operations. In 2023, the company recovered 700 GWh of energy, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of one smelter. Renewable hydroelectric power drives production, while innovative projects like the energy recovery facility at Sauda, set to launch in 2025, enhance sustainability.
  • Biocarbon transition: The company is replacing fossil-based reducing agents with biocarbon, a renewable alternative that significantly lowers carbon emissions in alloys production.

Collaborating for Climate Innovation

Eramet Norway’s climate initiatives are further supported by strong partnerships with industry experts, academic institutions, and government agencies: NTNU, SINTEF, and the Research Council of Norway, which help fund critical research and pilot projects aimed at reducing emissions and advancing sustainable production techniques.

Energy recovery in 2023
700 GWh of energy
(Equivalent of one smelter’s needs per year)

Sauda, Kvinesdal and Porsgrunn plants are
ISO 50001 certified
(Energy management)

The impact of our climate efforts

Eramet Norway’s climate strategy goes beyond reducing environmental impact—it actively supports the global shift toward a low-carbon economy. The manganese alloys we produce are essential for industries such as renewable energy, construction and transportation, all of which are key to building a sustainable future. Through these pioneering efforts, Eramet Norway is playing a vital role in creating a cleaner, more sustainable world.