Making Net-Zero 1.5°C-Aligned Aluminium Possible

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Mission Possible Partnership (MPP)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Mining & Metals

Topic 2

Climate Models & Scenarios

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This Aluminium Transition Strategy is part of a series of industry transition strategies developed by the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) to guide decarbonisation of seven hardest-to-abate sectors: aluminium, chemicals, concrete, steel, aviation, shipping, and trucking.

Why This Matters

Aluminum is vital to the energy transition but emissions-intensive. Rapid decarbonization is critical to meet climate targets and enable low-carbon infrastructure.

Key Insights

Electricity accounts for 60% of sector emissions; decarbonizing power is the top priority
Achieving near-zero emissions requires 3–5x more clean electricity for aluminum production
Recommends scaling renewables, boosting recycling, deploying zero-carbon tech, and expanding supply of low-emissions aluminum
Stresses need for stronger demand signals, policy action, and international collaboration
Highlights support for emerging markets through finance and capacity building

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Additional resources on decarbonising Aluminium

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