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Decarbonisation Pathways In Aluminium VS Competing Materials 

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2025


This study builds upon Eunomia’s previous studies into materials decarbonisation pathways. The scope of this report is focused on aluminium in comparison to four competing materials— steel, copper, container glass, PVC —taken from the perspective of their global value chains. The analysis looks at the Net Zero pathways that are being proposed by the industries and how these compare with 1.5C aligned carbon budgets. 

Illustration of five circular icons featuring aluminum cans, a car, a wire spool, glass bottles, and a window frame. These symbols highlight the versatile applications of aluminum as it navigates decarbonisation pathways amidst competing materials.

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