The answer to the aluminium industry's emissions issue? Aluminium's infinite recyclability

Dec 9, 2021

Over 90% of current aluminium emissions are associated with primary production.

Renée van Heusden

Head, Oil & Gas Industry, World Economic Forum

Jörgen Sandström

Head, Transforming Industrial Ecosystems, World Economic Forum

Mary Puleo

Manager, North America Chemicals and Natural Resources, Accenture

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