Podcasts
22 November 2024

Listen: Make Aluminium Green Again

Aluminium plays a crucial role in the energy transition, and demand is soaring. However, the metal is highly energy-intensive to produce, and greener production methods are urgently needed. In this podcast, a replay of our live webinar, ING’s Ewa Manthey, Egor Fedorov, and Coco Zhang discuss the ongoing efforts to make the industry more sustainable

From aeroplanes to smartphones to beverage cans, aluminium is an essential metal in our daily lives. It also plays a crucial role in the energy transition, being integral to renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles. As a result, demand is soaring, with a 40% increase projected by 2030. However, producing aluminium is highly energy-intensive, and urgent action is needed to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

In this podcast, a replay of our live webinar, ING’s Ewa Manthey, Egor Fedorov and Coco Zhang explain why aluminium production is so polluting, what options are available to reduce emissions, and the ongoing efforts to make the industry more sustainable.

Content Disclaimer
This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes irrespective of a particular user's means, financial situation or investment objectives. The information does not constitute investment recommendation, and nor is it investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument. Read more