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The aluminium industry is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with global scientific targets and national policies.
Explore IAI’s comprehensive summary matrix and dashboard, with consolidated information intended to be a key resource for stakeholders to make informed decisions based on the current state-of-play across the industry.
The International Aluminium Institute launched the Aluminium Industry GHG Initiative at COP28 in Dubai in 2023. As part of the initiative, the IAI commits to reporting global GHG emissions for the aluminium industry on an annual basis to track sector progress, and to collate the targets of all IAI member companies based on publicly available information.
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State a long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 31 December 2024 – preferably net-zero and preferably by 2050 – and a plan to achieve the target.
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Identify an interim greenhouse
gas emission reduction milestone – ideally by 2030 – to ensure early progress can be tracked.
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Disclose progress annually including all facilities and absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions – and desirably also Scope 3.
This map illustrates announcements, investment decisions, and operations for various innovations across the aluminium sector globally. These novel solutions support the IAI’s three GHG pathways to emissions reduction for the aluminium industry.
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A new factsheet from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) highlights the circular potential of aluminium beverage cans, showing its leadership in closed-loop recycling, and how much further they could go. The report, “Can-to-Can Recycling: Performance, Potential and Pathways”, compares real recycling rates, can-to-can recycling performance, and the fate of cans ...
Decarbonising primary aluminium production and dramatically scaling up recycling are both essential to delivering net zero. That’s why the Aluminium Sector will be actively participating in this year’s Climate Week NYC, joining global leaders in critical conversations on energy transition, industrial strategy, and circularity. Monday, 22 September Alcoa and Eurasia ...
At Climate Week NYC, the Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance (GBCCA) will reaffirm its goal of achieving close to 100% recycling of aluminium beverage cans by 2050, with an interim goal of 80% global recycling rates by 2030. The GBCCA will outline how technologies can accelerate the transition to a ...
Aluminium’s power is in its versatility. From transforming transport and shaping smart cities to offering infinite recyclability, discover everything there is to know about this resourceful metal.
We focus on the issues that will deliver our purpose of promoting the sustainable development of the aluminium industry.
The IAI, together with the global primary aluminium industry, is committed to fostering a greater understanding of the sector and demonstrating our dedication to responsible production and sustainable development.
As the only body representing the global primary aluminium industry, the IAI brings together expertise from across the value chain to drive innovation and best practices.
With over 50 years of analysis and modelling, the IAI maintains the most extensive global database on aluminium, providing crucial insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Aluminium plays a central role in achieving sustainability ambitions across multiple sectors. Its infinite recyclability and durability make it a cornerstone material in building a greener future.
The versatility of aluminium positions it as a critical component in shaping tomorrow's innovations, from redefining transport to creating smart, sustainable cities.
Global aluminium recycling production is projected to more than double—from 41 to 92 million tonnes by 2050. Today, around 42% of aluminium scrap comes in mixed or casting alloy forms. This currently works because demand exists for such material, yet even now, about 3 million tonnes of scrap must be upcycled to meet quality standards.
Looking ahead, the challenge will only grow. By 2050, the industry must ensure that at least 75% of scrap is circulated in closed-loop systems to avoid downgrading and prevent material from lacking suitable end uses. Meanwhile, 7 million tonnes of aluminium scrap remain uncollected today—a figure that could double if no action is taken.
Across the value chain, aluminium producers, recyclers, and customers are developing innovative solutions to reduce uncollected scrap and unlock higher-quality recycled material. These efforts focus on strengthening market demand signals, aligning supply and demand, and scaling advanced sorting technologies to increase throughput and expand access to premium secondary aluminium.
With Brazil leading globally in collection and scrap quality, the key question is: what lessons can the world draw from their success?
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