Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A....
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Net Zero Industry Tracker 2023, the report's second edition. The report holds significant implications for the aluminium industry, particularly its efforts to achieve sustainability and reduce emissions. Focusing on heavy industrial and transport...
Leading automobile and aerospace companies like Tesla, General Motors and Boeing are increasingly incorporating Climate TRACE systems that use satellites, machine learning and other observatory paradigms to decarbonise their international supply chain. This new initiative called Climate TRACE,...
Germany is extremely active on topics regarding green energy production or the transition to renewable energy. Olaf Scholz, who replaced Angela Merkel in becoming the German Chancellor, on December 1, declared the introduction of a global club to aid interested nations to invest in and develop...
In a strive to make its production chain sustainable, BMW Brilliance recently took a significant step by signing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Henan Shenhuo Group Co., Ltd. and Shuaiyichi New Materials Group Co., Ltd. These memorandums emphasise the importance of green electrolytic...
On Saturday, December 2, Norsk Hydro and Volvo Group announced from the COP28 platform that they entered a strategic partnership to support each other’s journey towards zero emission value chains. They signed the partnership agreement under the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition. Hydro...
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) is an event that brings together experts, activists, and stakeholders worldwide to address climate change issues. The discussions will include sustainable practices, reducing emissions, and the role of industries in achieving climate...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Otto Fuchs KG has been accredited against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with an emphasis on Material Stewardship and the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V1 (2017), according to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Entities are now...
Leading the automobile industry towards sustainability and net-zero carbon emission, Volvo Cars announced on November 30 its plan to cut per-car emissions by 75 per cent by 2030. Volvo makes this announcement after a few years of its previous plan to cut per-car emissions by 40 per cent by 2025. So...
In anticipation of COP28 , from November 30 to December 12, 2023, BMW Group is gearing up to play a pivotal role as the VIP E-Mobility Provider for the UN climate action summit. BMW is steering the course towards a more sustainable future, emphasising innovation, circular design, and responsibly...
We all have experienced the prevailing heat wave during the hottest month in the history of humanity, July 2023. It made some of us realise that if we do not mend our ways and start thinking about the broader group of people, it won't be long before some of our civilisations will forever get lost...
Recently, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Energy Bureau released a statement regarding the implementation of green power supply projects. Chinalco Group's "Baotou Aluminum Industrial Park Green Power Supply Project" and "Baotou Aluminum Coal-fired Power Plant Renewable Energy Alternative...
Hydro's CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim, in a recent announcement, has declared that the Norwegian aluminium and energy giant is finally joining the First Movers Coalition. The President and CEO, Hilde Merete Aasheim, exclaimed with glee: "I am proud to announce that Hydro is joining the First Movers...
Norsk Hydro has outlined a new roadmap for its operation and business, focusing more on recycling and extrusions in line with the growing demand for low-carbon aluminium. By 2030, the company is determined to scale up its recycling activities in pursuit of decarbonisation and green transition in...
Alspec, a leading aluminium processing firm in New South Wales, has selected GoodWe's lightweight solar solution to fulfil their expanding energy demands while working within the limits of their new roof's low-bearing capacity. GoodWe, a global producer of solar energy solutions, has partnered with...
Mytilineos and Karatzis, two leading companies in Greece, have recently signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) that will pave the way for the construction of three large photovoltaic plants in the country. This initiative will not only boost the country's renewable energy sector but also bring...
Unite. Act. Deliver. Isn't that what we all want when tackling climate change and its impact on our planet? The aluminium industry stands at a critical juncture, making it imperative for the sector to participate in, monitor, and support COP28 . With the industry contributing 2 per cent of global...
Hitachi has pledged to make all its products in Japan from “green aluminium” produced through less carbon-intensive processes than conventional methods. To achieve this goal, the company has set a deadline of March 2024. Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of VAF Def-Aero Systems Private Limited as the new production and transformation member. With 40 years of experience, the company is known for manufacturing precision aluminium castings in India. The company is known for providing precise...
