- In March 2025, Novelis Inc., a global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced its strategic initiative to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan involves heavy investments in advanced recycling facilities, transitioning to renewable energy across its operations, and developing low-carbon aluminum products for automotive and building sectors to support circular economy goals.
- In February 2025, Norsk Hydro ASA introduced its next-generation low-carbon aluminum product line under the brand “Hydro CIRCAL,” featuring at least 75% recycled post-consumer aluminum content. Targeted towards construction and façade systems, Hydro CIRCAL aims to reduce embodied carbon emissions significantly, meeting increasing regulatory and client demand for green building materials.
- In January 2025, Alcoa Corporation advanced its ELYSIS joint venture technology by beginning pilot production of aluminum using inert anode technology. This breakthrough smelting process eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions and generates only oxygen as a byproduct, positioning it as a transformative innovation for sustainable primary aluminum production.
- In December 2024, RUSAL announced the expansion of its alloy development program to meet the growing demand for high-performance aluminum in aerospace and electric vehicle (EV) applications. The company launched new grades of high-strength and heat-resistant aluminum alloys, offering improved fatigue resistance and corrosion protection.
- In November 2024, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) signed a strategic partnership with BMW Group to supply solar-powered aluminum for automotive manufacturing. The agreement supports BMW’s goals to reduce Scope 3 emissions and leverages EGA’s use of renewable energy in aluminum smelting at its UAE-based facility.
