Sustainability recap: Alba, the first smelter from the Middle East to get newest version of ASI Certification; Hindalco to source renewable energy from Ayana

Sustainability has grown as a critical topic in the world aluminium industry, not for no reason. Every day and hour, the industry is witnessing substantial developments pertaining to sustainability. This week, three global aluminium companies bagged ASI certification, GenHydro allied with RPG Generate Group to generate abundant renewable energy, and Ayana Renewable Power signed a power purchase agreement with Hindalco Industries Limited.

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), as the first smelter in the Middle East, acquired the newest version of (V3) of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) Performance Standard Certificate, which was released in May 2023. Similar to previously earned ASI's Chain of Custody Standard Certification, this new certificate acknowledges the production and marketing of primary aluminium from alumina, calcinations of petroleum coke, water desalination, anode manufacturing, smelting, casting, and captive power generation at Alba's calciner and smelter sites in Bahrain. The new certification would be valid for three years, with effect from August 31, 2023.

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TRIMET Aluminium achieved ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications for its Hamburg and Voerde facilities, known for manufacturing molten aluminium and sows. TRIMET employs both primary and recycled aluminium to make molten aluminium and aluminium wire, rolling ingots, extrusion billets, and casting alloys. The Hamburg factory has a capacity of 135,000 tonnes per year, while the Voerde facility has a capacity of 95,000 tonnes per year.

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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative also presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. this week for extruding aluminium profiles in Barcelona facility, Spain. ALUMINERA’s aluminium profiles are widely used in the building & construction sector and automotive & railways. The Barcelona facility has an estimated production capacity of over 12,000 tonnes per year.

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Hindalco Industries Limited signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Ayana Renewable Power, a major Independent Power Producer (IPP) in India, to secure 100 MW of round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy for its Odisha smelter. Ayana is reportedly setting up a new renewable energy capacity exclusively for Hindalco, which will take Ayana’s cumulative capacity close to 5 GW. Ayana is leveraging a unique blend of solar, wind, and pumped hydro technologies for its new project.

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GenHydro entered into a partnership with RPG Energy Group to establish on-site commercial-scale renewable energy power plants, which will offer zero emissions, reliable, on-demand energy independence and distributed hydrogen production, leveraging GenHydro’s innovative technology that converts waste aluminium into high-value, renewable products using steam. By combining this technology with RPG’s solutions and background in the renewables and construction industry, the two companies hope to accelerate the development of the most advanced renewable energy and hydrogen production system of its kind to be deployed at a commercial scale.

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Premium luxury brand Chanel introduced its Collection No. 31 Lipstick to the market with a freshly conceived glass case holding 100% recyclable aluminium refills for enhanced sustainability and environmental consciousness. The refillable aluminium tubes make the product user-friendly and cost-effective.

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A novel approach to address the corrosion concerns associated with steel-reinforced concrete involves using blue clay to impart a certain amount of acidity, which is compatible with aluminium. This innovative aluminium-reinforced concrete has been claimed to resolve the aforementioned corrosion difficulties effectively. Researchers at SINTEF, a scientific institution in Norway, have successfully shown their ability to substitute a minimum of 50 per cent of the carbon-intensive Ordinary Portland Cement with calcined clay and calcium chloride.

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MBS Architectural handpicked Capral’s LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for its Apollo Concealed Clip Aluminium Batten System. This represents architects, designers, builders, and developers’ shift to a cleaner and greener alternative for their projects, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly building materials.

The Apollo Concealed Clip Aluminium Batten System is a modular and highly customizable solution adaptable to various project-specific needs. Designed for both wall and ceiling applications, it offers architects and designers flexibility in creating stunning linear features that add depth and texture to interior spaces.

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The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is on a journey to introduce 100% recyclable 16-ounce aluminium cans, replacing similar-sized plastic bottles on the campus, as a step towards sustainability. This change will be visible from the beginning of autumn during the fall semester.

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