RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has verified the carbon footprint of its products, reaffirming its status of a pioneering global low-carbon aluminum producer. The independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions was conducted by TÜV AUSTRIA Standards & Compliance, one of the world's foremost providers of certification, testing, inspection, and verification services.
The analysis confirmed that 100% of RUSAL’s metal meets the low carbon aluminum (LCA) benchmark of less than 4 t CO2/t within Scopes 1&2, aligning with benchmarks from pioneering international analytical agencies such as Fastmarkets and S&P Global. Additionally, in 2023, RUSAL improved the full scope carbon footprint of its LCA brand ALLOW to 5.9 tons of CO2 equivalent per ton of metal, down from 6.1 tons the previous year.
Use of renewable energy sources
In 2023 alone, RUSAL retrofitted 309 electrolyzers across its smelters
This remarkable achievement is primarily due to the use of renewable energy sources, especially hydropower, powering RUSAL’s production facilities, and an extensive modernization program for aluminum smelters. The program includes the renewal of electrolyzers, transition to pre-baked anode technology, installation of new gas emissions treatment facilities, and improvements in air monitoring systems. In 2023 alone, RUSAL retrofitted 309 electrolyzers across its smelters. The modernization of alumina assets, which significantly contribute to the carbon footprint of the final product, is also a key focus.
RUSAL’s ALLOW INERTA™ brand, featuring the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is one of the frontrunners of RUSAL’s decarbonization efforts. Its cutting-edge production technology significantly reduces the total volume of greenhouse gas emissions during the electrolysis process. This solution allows for reducing carbon dioxide emissions within Scope 1 and 2 to 0.01 tons of CO2 equivalent per ton of aluminum (compared to the industry average of 11.4 tons of CO2 equivalent).
RUSAL’s decarbonization strategy
Increasing the recycled content in primary products is another critical component of RUSAL’s decarbonization strategy. A major milestone in this area is the production of primary equivalent foundry alloys (PEFA) with a 30% share of secondary aluminum content, which has successfully launched and been delivered to its first customers.
As a low-carbon aluminum producer, RUSAL is at the forefront of developing a green economy. Its decarbonization strategy is fully in line with the aspirations of the largest international aluminum-consuming companies to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality.