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International Aluminium Institute’s reference document on how to treat scrap flows in carbon footprint calculations for aluminium products This public review has been closed now. Many thanks to all reviewers for taking the time to read the document and send comments. Over 130 comments were received, which will now be ...
Two industrial processes lead the way Here are the top 50 Moments in the history of aluminium, as voted for by industry leaders and partners, peers and those working in, or fascinated by, the aluminium industry. The discovery of the Hall-Héroult Process in 1886 was voted the No.1 moment. The ...
This report explores the aluminium industry’s current and potential contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action and global partnership that addresses a range of long-term interlinked societal, environmental and economic issues – from poverty to economic growth to ...
The aluminium industry has pioneered the application of life cycle approaches to assessing the impacts of materials and production. The 2019 Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data summarises thousands of data points collected from over 200 sites worldwide across the entire industrial value chain. Due to the increase in reporters and ...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) Scope 3 Calculation Tool is designed to evaluate Scope 3 emissions for the aluminium value chain based on the GHG protocol guidelines. This Guidance document facilitates commonly understood and harmonised Scope 3 GHG emission calculations within the primary aluminium value chain. It is based on ...
These Guidelines outline the information to be disclosed in relation to the greenhouse gas footprint and recycled content for aluminium products that contain scrap. The aluminium industry, through the IAI, is committed to transparency on industry products, production processes and performance. These Guidelines apply to all aluminium products (including ingot, ...
MPP and IAI have mapped out a transition strategy for the aluminium industry to decarbonise in the next decade. The Mission Possible Partnership, an alliance of climate leaders focused on supercharging efforts to decarbonize some of the world’s highest-emitting industries, in collaboration with the International Aluminium Institute, has released an ...
A new study confirms that an aluminium beverage can placed on the European market generates almost 90% of its added value in Europe. Eunomia Research and Consulting, on behalf of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), have built a material flow model for aluminium cans sold in Europe including raw material ...
Evaluation of the economics of PET, aluminium and glass beverage containers in 2021 and the impact of carbon taxes. The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) engaged Wood Mackenzie to evaluate the economics of PET, aluminium and glass beverage containers in 2021 and the impact of carbon taxes. The study considered the ...
Explore the International Aluminium Institute’s repository to learn more about how the aluminium industry promotes understanding of its activities, demonstrates responsible production, and showcases the sustainability and recycling benefits of aluminium.
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