Quebec is the world’s fifth-largest producer of primary aluminum with the lowest carbon footprint. Aluminum is an exceptional material. It is adaptable, durable, and infinitely recyclable. Each tonne of aluminum produced in Quebec generates 5 times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than the global average, due to the supply of hydroelectric power, 96% of which comes from renewable sources. In addition, eight of Canada’s nine aluminum smelters are located in Quebec. Aluminerie Alouette, partly owned by QUALIUM, is a world leader in aluminum produced with low greenhouse gas emissions.
Watch the videoThe Quebec Aluminum industry continues its efforts to decarbonize the industry, despite its current leadership position. An example of this is the Alouette smelter investing $23 million to convert its anode baking furnaces from oil to natural gas. This conversion reduced annual greenhouse gases by approximately 30%.
Reducing atmospheric emissions is one of the objectives at the heart of Alouette’s environmental strategy, which focuses on energy efficiency, reduced water consumption, recycling and procurement practices. In addition to this commitment, Aluminerie Alouette strives to produce aluminum sustainably.
QUALIUM’s mission is to develop Quebec’s aluminum industry. As part of its mission to develop Quebec’s aluminum industry, QUALIUM works closely with other industry players, including AluQuébec, the Aluminum Association of Canada, other primary producers, processors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers, as well as research centers.
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