Russian energy and metallurgical conglomerate En+, which includes Rusal, the world’s leading producer of low-carbon aluminum, has presented its decarbonisation plan by 2050, adjusted to take into account the company’s achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the current situation. The company’s press service reports this.
The presentation of the report took place within the scope of En+ Carbon Neutrality Day held in Skolkovo Technopark region.
As En+ Director of Sustainable Development Anton Butmanov notes, the issue of protecting the ecology and resources of our planet remains on the agenda, and given current events this issue is becoming even more urgent in Siberia and other regions where the company operates.
“In response to external challenges, En+ not only suspended the implementation of projects in the field of sustainable development, but also regularly updates them in accordance with national and international requirements and best practices, and also expands their list,” he said.
The report states that the holding company remains committed to previously announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. At the same time, the interim target has also been adjusted: a 35% reduction in emissions is planned to be achieved by 2035. Particularly in the energy segment, decarbonization will be implemented through the introduction of energy-efficient technologies, the transfer of thermal production to gas and the neutralization of emissions by the construction of hydroelectric power plants.
According to Irina Bakhtina, Rusal’s director of sustainable development, “green” aluminum ALLOW (aluminum with a low carbon footprint) today accounts for almost a third of Rusal’s total sales, and demand continues to grow at a strong pace.
“Further reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the metallurgical segment will be achieved, first of all, through the further application of advanced electrolysis technologies, the transition of enterprises to carbon-free energy sources and increasing energy efficiency at all stages of production. “Due to the increased participation of secondary aluminum in accordance with the closed-loop principles of the economy,” he added.
It is noteworthy that the presentation of the report was a completely carbon neutral event. The company compensated for its greenhouse gas emissions by using green certificates, and 25 trees were planted in Skolkovo Technopark by guests and participants, and all plastic waste was sent for recycling.
Source: Gazeta
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