Japanese aluminium manufacturer UACJ Co Ltd has signed a 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hokuriku Electric Power Biz Energy Solution Co Ltd to supply renewable electricity to its Fukui Works. The 7.43 MW solar project in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, is expected to deliver 8.5 GWh of electricity annually while reducing UACJ’s carbon dioxide emissions by 27,694 tonnes per year. Private-line solar supply to begin in November Under the agreement announced on October 26, 2026, Hokuriku Electric Power Biz Energy Solution will supply UACJ’s Fukui Works through a dedicated 4.2 km private power line. The offsite solar plant has a capacity of 5 MWAC/7.43 MWDC, with electricity deliveries scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026. Built on a 75,197-square-metre site, equivalent to...
Aluminium’s decarbonisation challenge extends beyond the electricity powering its smelters. Inside the reduction cell, electrode quality influences how efficiently that electricity is used, how much carbon is consumed and how consistently the process performs. Improving electrodes therefore offers producers a practical opportunity to address operating costs and emissions together. For Switzerland-based R&D Carbon , understanding the relationship between raw materials, electrode quality and industrial performance has been a focus for four decades. Founded in 1986 by Werner K. Fischer, the company built on carbon research previously undertaken at Swiss Aluminium Ltd., or Alusuisse. Today, it operates from Granges, near Sierre, with a team of 30 specialists serving more than 150 customers...
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Crown Holdings, one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers, pledged to make the aluminium industry more sustainable by incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its business operations. Thus, Crown Holdings, in its 2022 Sustainability Report, announced a new initiative and strategy: Twentyby30™. It is a programme with 20 measurable sustainability goals to be completed by or before the end of 2030. According to Tom Donahue, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Crown Holdings, the objective of Twentyby30™ programme was to embed sustainability into business operations and reduce adverse impacts on the planet within a decade. So far, with this programme, Crown Holdings has achieved a 12 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions,...
Amcor, a worldwide pioneer in developing and manufacturing environmentally friendly packaging solutions, has emerged as the market leader in the "Top 21 Sustainable Packaging Companies, Worldwide 2023" by MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrant. MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrants analysed over 80 Sustainable Packaging firms, of which the top 21 were categorised & recognised as quadrant leaders. The 360 Quadrant effectively maps the firms based on revenue, regional presence, growth plans, investments, demand channels, and sales methods examined for Sustainable Packaging's quadrant's market presence. Amcor was named the market leader in the 360 Quadrant due to its strong presence, wide product range, and long-standing reputation for quality. It sells goods under the labels AmFoil, AmFiber, and...
Capral Aluminium, the largest manufacturer of extruded aluminium and distributor of aluminium products in Australia, has recently kick-started its zero-emissions delivery program through its freight partner, Goldstar Transport. The first Fuso eCanter deliveries were made to Bull Motor Bodies, a local customer of Capral Aluminium. The company has just launched a lower-carbon primary aluminium option, LocAL, which is now available across its locally manufactured extruded aluminium products. Capral Aluminium 's Industrial Solutions State Manager for Western Australia, Nigel Williamson, expressed his pleasure in starting zero-emissions deliveries with the Bull Motor Bodies order. Nigel exclaimed: "Sustainability is very much at the forefront at Bull Motor Bodies." "A part of the tendering...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) members Ball Corporation and Cervejaria Masterpiece have come together to introduce the first-ever ASI logo on a beverage can. The ASI logo will be featured on the newly launched Donatello Barley Wine. This partnership reflects the aluminium sector's commitment to sustainable practices in production, management, and sourcing. The first can to bear the ASI's Responsible Aluminium Sourcing logo is a major milestone since it exemplifies the implementation of sustainable practises across the aluminium value chain. It displays the concrete result of responsible sourcing. The ASI on-product badge assures customers that the aluminium used in Cervejaria Masterpiece's Donatello Barley Wine satisfies the specifications outlined in ASI's Standards. Placing the...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the joining of Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., as a New Production and Transformation member. Located in Zhangpu Town, Kunshan City, between Shanghai and Suzhou, the company specialises in producing 36 specifications of deformed aluminium alloy bars and special grades of aluminium alloy ingots from Series 1 to 7. Kunshan Chaoqun was established in 2009 and brought into operation in April 2010, with a registered capital of RMB 100 million. The company covers an area of 42,000 square metres, and its building area is 25,000 square metres. Currently, the firm is operated by more than 116 employees, including ten professional technical personnel and twelve quality management personnel. The annual production of cast rods is 80,000 tonnes,...
Alcomet released its third sustainability report recently, mentioning all its green initiatives around the board. The new report encompasses the operations of 2021 and 2022, which upholds the aluminium extrusion company's prevailing standards of securing environmental, social and governance (ESG) values. Alcomet AD is a Bulgarian manufacturer of rolled and extruded aluminium products, operating for more than 40 years in the heavy metal industry. The company at this moment provides an extensive range of aluminium foils, sheets, strips and profiles, maintaining a total turnover of more than €266 million. The sustainability report spoke of the following points: The company is committed to ecological sustainability and minimising negative environmental impacts They will modernise purification...
In a significant milestone for sustainable manufacturing practices, Hindalco Industries Ltd's Kuppam Works has been awarded the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its extrusions plant situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The achievement marks Hindalco's second extrusions facility and the sixth within its portfolio to secure ASI certification. The Kuppam facility, known for its production of aluminium alloy extruded products, currently boasts an annual production capacity of 15,000 tonnes. The certification underscores the facility's commitment to environmental preservation, social responsibility, and strong governance, reinforcing its position as a responsible player in the global aluminium market. The recognition pertains to the facility's...
Salvalco, an ethical tech company supporting the aerosol industry, recently announced its collaboration with Rossmann, bringing to market a new Isana deodorant collection using Eco-Valve technology with Nitrogen propellant. The main plus point about the new deodorant range is the usage of 95 per cent recyclable aluminium for its packaging. “We are delighted to continue to support them in their corporate sustainability drive and their commitment to developing more sustainable aerosol solutions, healthier lifestyles and organic and vegan-based formulations,” said Peter Shaw, Managing Director, Salvalco. The container of the Isana deodorant is composed of recyclable aluminium, which not only promotes sustainability but also showcases the brand's commitment towards the environment. The...
State Power Investment Aluminum and Power Company has overall completed the first electrolytic aluminium industry in Ningxia, China, by collaborating with Fujian Company, Wuling Power, and Zhongwei New Energy Company. This involved two electrolytic aluminium units, Qingtongxia Branch and Ningdong Branch, resulting in a green power transaction with a volume of 9 million kWh. As a pioneer in green power trading in Ningxia, Aluminum Electricity Co., Ltd. took the initiative to procure green power from new energy companies for the two electrolytic aluminium companies. Several new energy companies were negotiated with during the process, but a cooperation agreement was eventually reached with Fujian Company, Wuling Electric Power, and Zhongwei New Energy Company. This green electricity...
Chongqing Millison Technology, a Chinese firm specialising in R&D, manufacture, and selling of aluminium alloy precision die-casting components for the communication and automotive industries, joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) . Chongqing Millison joined ASI as a new member of the Production and Transformation category. In the first half of 2023, the firm capitalised on the trend and announced several accomplishments. The company's performance improved and was successfully listed on the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, solidifying its industry leadership. Yu Yajun, President of Millison Technology, said, "Chongqing Millison Technology Co., Ltd. voluntarily joins the Aluminum Industry Management Initiative Organization, fully implements the concept of green and...
Vedanta Aluminium has recently announced that it has signed long-term power delivery agreements to obtain 1335 MW of renewable energy for its operations. The firm will use a combination of solar and wind energy to power its operations across Odisha and Chhattisgarh while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Through these agreements, the firm aims to cut around 3.2 million tonnes of CO2 per year. This is a significant step towards Vedanta's decarbonisation efforts. As part of the initiative launched in 2004 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Akshay Urja Diwas aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources through technological innovation and decentralised power production. The initiative focuses on the adoption of various kinds of renewable energy forms, including...
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of the aluminium industry. Sustainable approaches benefit the environment, help companies meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their reputation with customers and stakeholders. First Solar Inc, a US-based producer of Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) profiles, has established a new industry benchmark for openness by publicly revealing the results of third-party social audits at its worldwide production facilities. Samsung envisions a civilization in which technology and humans coexist to conserve the environment for future generations. As a consequence, Samsung is encouraging South African consumers to participate in its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign by doing little acts of kindness in their daily lives. Australia and the US...
Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited, a leading supplier of high-quality alumina-based products and services in Europe, has received Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for producing smelter grade alumina and other alumina chemicals at Aluminium Oxid Stade (AOS) refinery in Stade, Germany. However, the facility has been recognised with the certification for its entire operations, including port, administration, storage areas, and landfill in Stade. Dadco’s AOS refinery has an annual production capacity of more than 1 million tonnes of alumina. They supply the alumina to smelters for processing into aluminium and deliver alumina chemicals for the production of flame retardants and water treatment products. The ASI Performance Standard V2...
Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US state of California to propel clean energy technology development and strategic partnerships. Australia is a heavy mining region and will benefit from this green energy collaboration, while California, the largest economy in the United States with Silicon Valley at its heart, might lend operational expertise on this matter. The MoU was signed on Wednesday and revolves around the active cooperation of these two regions on advancements to curb carbon emissions, protect the ecosystem, and obliterate global warming and climate change. Australia and California are preparing the greatest of its minds in the metal and aluminium industry, as well as the academia, to work together on matters concerning clean energy supply chains...
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The rooftop solar panels and battery storage are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023, followed by ground-mounted solar panels in 2024. The first phase, carried out by Hydro's renewable energy division Hydro Rein, consists of roof and ground-mounted solar panels and battery storage devices. This will augment Hydro's current Sjunnen local hydropower facility. The technological solution consists of 2.2 MWp roof-mounted solar cells, about 1.8 MWp ground-mounted solar cells, and two battery...
Emirates Global Aluminium announced that its Al Taweelah alumina refinery received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certification for its environmental, social and governance performance. With this, EGA's all operational assets around the world are certified to the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification. Al Taweelah alumina refinery has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in the global alumina refining industry due to its efficient production process and operation. Al Taweelah refinery is always committed to responsibly carrying out bauxite residue management. EGA's Research & Development team innovated viable ways to re-utilise bauxite residue which has always been a challenge for the alumina refining industry for over a century. The company found a revolutionary way of...
thyssenkrupp Materials UK is pleased to announce its collaboration with ClearVUE.Business, a reputable net-zero consultancy, for a pioneering sustainability project aimed at energy monitoring. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 under the sustainability strategy "BEYOND," in line with thyssenkrupp Materials Services, its parent company. As a prominent supplier of materials and supply chain solutions in the Western world, thyssenkrupp Materials UK provides an array of materials, including steel, aluminium, titanium, and other products, as well as in-house capabilities for cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, and coil processing. The company plays a vital role in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing. The implementation of...
EIRA Water is quite vocal about its sustainability targets as the global retail industry is constantly trying to maintain an eco-friendly approach to save the world from the looming crisis of global warming and carbon emissions. EIRA has introduced various recycling drives along its flagship production line, obviating plastic waste with the use of 100% recyclable aluminium and recycling the glass scrap generated at the company's factory. The company is leading the sustainable movement in the water industry with its latest release for the middle of 2024. It has planned to promote an Aluminium Range filled with their water. This will definitely close the material loop, creating a circular economy along the company's flagship water line. The best part about aluminium is its 100%...
