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By Pragun Jindal Khaitan May 11, 2023 11:30:47 AM IST (Updated)
As aluminium caters to diverse industrial needs, it currently emerges as a valuable metal that holds immense strategic significance for economic progress and sustainability. And, as a metal that can be continuously recycled and reused, it can only be put to sustainable use through innovation, writes Pragun Jindal Khaitan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Jindal Aluminium.
As global concern over climate change deepens, the downstream aluminium industry is aggressively pursuing new solutions to decarbonise, meet their emission reduction objectives, and reduce energy costs. These efforts of the aluminium sector to minimise carbon emissions have an immediate and substantial effect on reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. This has not only far-reaching ramifications for a variety of businesses but also efficient means of combating the adverse effects of climate change.
The increased interest in aluminium as a critical material for emission-reducing solutions such as electric automobiles and energy-efficient buildings is very encouraging. Aluminium has been utilised for a wide range of applications, including electrical transmission lines, defence, and building, but its potential as a green metal is truly astonishing.
How green
Aluminium is one of the most environmentally friendly materials available today due to its outstanding durability and recyclability. In fact, it is one of the most recyclable industrial materials and can be continuously recycled into the same product. This means that recycling can conserve up to 95 percent of the energy required to create aluminium from its virgin source. As we work towards a more sustainable future, the adaptability and environmental benefits of aluminium make it a great asset for a variety of businesses.