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Pathways to Decarbonization: A North American Aluminum Roadmap

A new report from environmental consulting firm ICF and the Aluminum Association lays out theoretical pathways to achieve industrywide carbon emission reductions consistent with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero by 2050 goals. 

Aluminum Industry in Action

Aluminum Week: Business Insider Dives Deep on Aluminum Recycling Challenge

Business Insider produced an excellent report on the challenges and opportunities for aluminum recycling in the United States, zeroing in on aluminum can recycling. The ~15 minute video dives deep on the unrealized potential for recycling more aluminum. The twelve 12-packs of used aluminum beverage cans the average American throws away every year costs the U.S. economy around $1 billion. Recycling more of these cans is a simple way to make progress toward carbon reduction goals — and support resilient supply chains and ongoing investment. 

Record Recycling Jobs, Economic Output for U.S. Aluminum

A 2024 study shows found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output.

U.S. Aluminum Drives Modern Manufacturing

Over the past decade, the aluminum industry has invested more than $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing to support growing demand for the metal. 

Aluminum Carbon Footprint Cut in Half Over 30 Years

A third-party, critical-reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) report found that the carbon footprint of aluminum production and recycling in North America was cut in half since 1991.

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U.S. Aluminum Industry Meets Growing Demand While Decreasing Impact

The U.S. Aluminum Industry Sector Snapshot report shows positive environmental impact trendlines for the U.S. aluminum industry on virtually every measure since the 1990s. Notably, aluminum producers have accomplished this during a period when demand for the metal has grown by more than 25 percent domestically.

New Edition Reflects Over 200 Updates to Industry Standards

Increased Sheet & Plate Shipments Drive Solid Recovery Through Midyear

25% Tariffs on Select Aluminum Products Will Support Regional Investment, Clean Aluminum Production

New Study by Ducker Carlisle Anticipates 9% Demand Increase from 2022 to 2027 

Industry Statistics

Vital business intelligence on the industry for the industry

The Aluminum Association’s more than two-dozen different statistical reports cover every segment of the aluminum market, from orders to shipments to capacity. Our decades of experience and relationships allows us to survey aluminum companies directly to access near real-time information on shipments, mill orders and other market trends. And now these reports are available as interactive, presentation-ready charts and graphs you can manipulate directly through the system. This is data and information you can’t find anywhere else in a newly accessible and convenient format.

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