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The aluminium industry is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with global scientific targets and national policies.
Explore IAI’s comprehensive summary matrix and dashboard, with consolidated information intended to be a key resource for stakeholders to make informed decisions based on the current state-of-play across the industry.
The International Aluminium Institute launched the Aluminium Industry GHG Initiative at COP28 in Dubai in 2023. As part of the initiative, the IAI commits to reporting global GHG emissions for the aluminium industry on an annual basis to track sector progress, and to collate the targets of all IAI member companies based on publicly available information.
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State a long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 31 December 2024 – preferably net-zero and preferably by 2050 – and a plan to achieve the target.
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Identify an interim greenhouse
gas emission reduction milestone – ideally by 2030 – to ensure early progress can be tracked.
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Disclose progress annually including all facilities and absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions – and desirably also Scope 3.
This map illustrates announcements, investment decisions, and operations for various innovations across the aluminium sector globally. These novel solutions support the IAI’s three GHG pathways to emissions reduction for the aluminium industry.
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Global study reveals aluminium cans achieve highest collection-for-recycling and recycling rates among beverage containers Belém, Brazil, 11th November 2025 At COP30 today, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) announced that aluminium beverage cans achieved a global recycling rate of 75% in 2023, a major milestone in the industry’s drive toward full circularity. ...
A major panel discussion at COP30, hosted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) and Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL) will highlight the crucial role of waste pickers in aluminium recycling and explore strategies for integrating them into mainstream recycling frameworks. The IAI is spearheading collaborative ...
A new factsheet from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) highlights the circular potential of aluminium beverage cans, showing its leadership in closed-loop recycling, and how much further they could go. The report, “Can-to-Can Recycling: Performance, Potential and Pathways”, compares real recycling rates, can-to-can recycling performance, and the fate of cans ...
Aluminium’s power is in its versatility. From transforming transport and shaping smart cities to offering infinite recyclability, discover everything there is to know about this resourceful metal.
We focus on the issues that will deliver our purpose of promoting the sustainable development of the aluminium industry.
The IAI, together with the global primary aluminium industry, is committed to fostering a greater understanding of the sector and demonstrating our dedication to responsible production and sustainable development.
As the only body representing the global primary aluminium industry, the IAI brings together expertise from across the value chain to drive innovation and best practices.
With over 50 years of analysis and modelling, the IAI maintains the most extensive global database on aluminium, providing crucial insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Aluminium plays a central role in achieving sustainability ambitions across multiple sectors. Its infinite recyclability and durability make it a cornerstone material in building a greener future.
The versatility of aluminium positions it as a critical component in shaping tomorrow's innovations, from redefining transport to creating smart, sustainable cities.
