Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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There may be a difference when calculating the price with respect to import volume, carbon price, and benchmark emissions, as the embedded formula may result in minor variations due to decimal rounding. Therefore, the actual value may vary.

CBAM is applicable to trade volumes starting from 50 metric tonnes. For trade volumes below 50 metric tonnes, CBAM does not apply.

Usage Procedure – How to use the CBAM Calculator Sheet

Enter or update values only in the INPUT
PARAMETERS section (Highlighted in blue) , including
the carbon price, benchmark emissions, CBAM
chargeable percentage (as per the phase-in year),
and imported quantity.

The system will automatically calculate the payable
emissions and the total CBAM cost (€) based on the
inputs provided.

Notes:
• Change any input value to automatically update CBAM cost.
• Formula used: Carbon price × payable emissions × quantity.
• Model aligned with CBAM supplier-side illustrative methodology.

06 JULY 2020 AL CIRCLE

EDS drags New Zealand Aluminium Smelters to court for premix toxic waste storage

EDITED BY : DEBANJALI SENGUPTA 2MINS READ

The Environmental Defence Society has reportedly filed Declaration Proceedings in the Environment Court today, July 6, against New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited concerning the storage of over 10,000 tonnes of ouvea premix at sites on Kana Street, Mataura, Southland.

New Zealand Aluminium Smelter while processing aluminium produces a by-product called dross. Dross can then be subjected to an aluminium recovery and recycling process, which generates one of the outputs called ouvea premix, a potential resource for fertiliser manufacturing and steel production.

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“We are concerned that if the stored ouvea premix gets wet, it produces ammonia gas which is toxic to humans. It can also harm aquatic life. There are residences nearby as well as a Te Kohanga Reo child care centre,” said EDS CEO Gary Taylor.

He added, “It’s our contention that NZAS is responsible for the material and should be taking immediate steps to remove it promptly to a safe site.

Citing Rio Tinto's not-so-fair environmental track-record offshore and its recent destroy of a 45,000-year old Aboriginal cultural site in the Pilbara region in Western Australia, the Environmental Defence Society said that it wish to see a responsible approach from the smelter to avoid adverse environment impacts in the country.

Rio Tinto owns 80 per cent shares of New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Limited, while Sumitomo Chemical Company owns the rest.

“The backstory to this matter is complex, with NZAS having contracted out processing and recycling of the ouvea premix to a company that went into liquidation. Our Declaration Proceedings ask the Environment Court to rule on whether NZAS can contract itself out of legal responsibilities to avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects (or potential adverse effects) under the Resource Management Act,” added EDS CEO.

He also said, “The EDS proceedings are supported by affidavits that track the history of the matter and provide expert evidence on hydrology and chemistry. Our concern is that another flood event could inundate the warehouse storage facilities.”

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