Alba highlights its strategy to COVID-19 at the Virtual International Aluminium Conference 2020

Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali was a key speaker at the Virtual International Aluminium Conference 2020 by Fastmarkets. The conference was held from from 21 to 23 September 2020.

The session focussed on current issues faced by the aluminium industry including COVID-19 – impacts, actions, expectations; Aluminium fundamentals – macro backdrop, end-use industries; and China and Aluminium supply.

Al Baqali also highlighted the company’s response strategy to COVID-19 and lessons learnt, as well as emphasised on its focus in respect to Safety, Efficient Operations and Lean Cost Structure.

During the CEO Fireside Chat on 23 September, gave insights on Alba’s approach to sustainability and societal impact. Al Baqali said:“Sustainability is not only about being a green smelter, it is also about going above and beyond to give back to our community in terms of Environment Protection, Social Responsibility and Governance.

To accelerate our sustainable transformation, we have carried-out many initiatives to include building the Spent Pot Lining (SPL) Treatment Plant – the first of its kind in GCC, which upon completion in 2021, will transform SPL into value-products for industries while ensuring zero waste; investing in the Fish Farm Project at Alba’s Calciner and Marine operations; and conducting feasibility studies to install solar panels in Alba parking area to generate power and there will be more to come.”

Alba is one of the major aluminium smelters participating in the Virtual International Aluminium Conference 2020. The Conference is well-known platform for aluminium producers and end-users to connect for potential growth opportunities as well as share their views on the industry.

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