Norsk Hydro ASA
Norsk Hydro ASA is a Norwegian industrial company producing aluminium across the full value chain and operating in renewable energy, with 32,000 employees in 40 countries.
Norsk Hydro ASA is a global aluminium and renewable energy company headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1905, the company spans the entire aluminium value chain - from raw material extraction to finished products and solutions. It employs approximately 32,000 people across more than 140 locations in 40 countries, making it one of the larger industrial employers operating at global scale.
The company's technical domains centre on sustainable aluminium production, renewable energy, and industrial innovation. Hydro's operations cover both upstream aluminium production and the development of downstream products and solutions. Its work in renewable energy is closely tied to its aluminium smelting operations, which are energy-intensive by nature.
Hydro has set a target of achieving net-zero aluminium production by 2050 or earlier. The company frames its strategy around responsible production, circular solutions, and contributing to what it describes as a green transition. Its stated purpose involves creating more viable societies through its core industries.
With a presence in 40 countries and a workforce of 32,000, Hydro offers roles across a broad geographic and functional range. The company operates primarily within the aluminium and renewable energy sectors, with a production chain that touches mining, refining, smelting, and the manufacture of aluminium-based products for multiple industries.
