Century Aluminum has committed to reducing its carbon footprint with targets to cut emissions by 30% from 2021 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon-neutral aluminum production by 2050. Key initiatives include the Natur-Al™ product line of low-carbon aluminum, investment in renewable energy sources, and integration of the "One Century" standard to unify sustainability practices across its global operations.
Emission Metrics and Reflection of Commitment
Total Emission
1.84 Million Tonnes CO₂
Net-0 Target Year
2050
Estimated Electricity Consumption
12 terawatt-hours (TWh)
Emissions Breakdown
Actions and Commitments
Commitments Made and Actions taken by Century Aluminum
Low-Carbon Aluminum Production: The company offers Natur-Al™ aluminum products, characterized by a carbon footprint significantly lower than the industry average. This is achieved through the use of renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, in their production processes.
Environmental Impact Reduction: Century Aluminum focuses on minimizing environmental impacts by promoting responsible energy and raw material use, managing waste efficiently, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all operations.
Innovative Recycling Initiatives: Century Aluminum is constructing a new casthouse at its Grundartangi operations to enhance aluminum scrap recycling, thereby reducing its carbon footprint and promoting resource efficiency.
Green Aluminum Smelter Project: The company has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive a $500 million investment to build a new green aluminum smelter, aiming to accelerate industrial decarbonization and modernize U.S. energy systems.
Health, Safety, and Sustainability Policy: The company has implemented comprehensive policies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, emphasizing safe work practices and the development of procedures to prevent environmental incidents.
Navigating the Roadblocks Ahead...
GHG emission management and reduction
Ever evolving environmental regulatory compliance
Managing supply chain sustainability risks
Resource efficiency across facilities
Customers and stakeholders expectations
Embracing Opportunities
Identifying Impact Opportunities
Energy Transition: Transitioning operations to renewable energy sources, such as hydropower or solar, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions.
Enhanced Carbon Accounting: Implementing robust systems to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions across production facilities, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment with regulatory requirements.
Supply Chain Sustainability: Improving transparency and sustainability in the supply chain, particularly in sourcing raw materials responsibly and reducing the carbon footprint of logistics
Waste and Byproduct Management: Enhancing strategies to recycle or repurpose waste and byproducts from smelting operations, minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.
Recycled Aluminum Use: Increasing the use of recycled aluminum in production to enhance circularity, reduce raw material demand, and minimize energy consumption.
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