Aluminum production increases, while GHG emissions intensity decreases

Aluminum production increases, while GHG emissions intensity decreases

Increased aluminum recycling rates and efficiency are playing a role, as is the use of renewable energy.

POSTED BY DEANNE TOTO | MARCH 01, 2024

According to data from the London-based International Aluminium Institute (IAI), total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global aluminum sector did not grow despite growth in aluminum production. The association says this is the first time production increased without GHG emissions doing so.

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