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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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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology could be a key pillar in achieving full decarbonisation of aluminium smelting, according to a new report from AFRY commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The comprehensive study, which examines the technical and economic feasibility of retrofitting CCS technology to existing aluminium potlines, ...
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the aluminium industry’s transition towards a circular economy. The collaboration brings together two complementary initiatives—WBCSD’s Critical Materials Collective and IAI’s Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance (GBCCA), to drive meaningful ...
A new study by Eunomia, commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), has highlighted aluminium’s crucial role in industrial decarbonisation, comparing its emissions reduction pathways to steel, copper, container glass and PVC. The findings emphasise that combining renewable electricity and recycling will be the primary driver of emissions reductions for ...
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.
12th International Aluminium Symposium will be jointly organized by Turkish Aluminium Industrialists Association (TALSAD), TUBITAK Marmara Research Center and METEM-UCTEA Chamber of Metallurgical and Materials Engineers’s Training Center on September 18-20, 2025 at Istanbul Fair Center, Yeşilköy, Istanbul.
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