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The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), through the Secretariat of Green Economy, Decarbonization and Bioindustry, established a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Aluminum Association (ABAL) for the development of inventory methodology on greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector. The project also has support from the Euroclima program of the European Union through the German International Cooperation Agency (chalk).
With scientific data, we will take advantage of the competitive advantages and the smallest relative carbon footprint in Brazils aluminum industry. We will contribute to the expansion of its development by recognizing it in domestic and international markets as a reference for sustainable aluminum in the world, said the secretary of green economy, decarbonization and bioindustry, Rodrigo Rollemberg, during a meeting with representatives of Abal, Euroclima and the chains.
This initiative is the technical foundation to prepare the sector for the establishment of our Brazilian Emissions Trade System (SBCE) and to support the sector in the work of the Sector Plan of the Climate Mitigation Industry that will enable the actions of decarbonization with competitiveness and that discusses the strategy of implementing the Brazilian NDC to industry, which will bring more competitiveness to our industries, he said.
The launch of inventory is an important step in positioning the aluminum industry as a protagonist for the transition to a low carbon economy. We believe that, with solid data and coordinated actions, we can strengthen our competitiveness, while contributing to the countrys climate goals and strategic sectors, says Janaina Donas, president of Abal.
The inventory will bring unpublished data on sector emissions between 2019 and 2023, covering the entire aluminum production chain in national territory, from bauxite mining to recycling. The project also provides for the training of companies in relation to the carbon market establishment, so that they are able to perform measurement, report and verification of emissions (MRV). The study is expected to be ready in October this year.
Founded in May 1970, Abal represents all links of the aluminum production chain in Brazil. Among other activities, the association produces and disseminates the sector statistics, aids in the elaboration and application of technical standards, generates and diffuses knowledge about aluminum, encourages its use, and contributes to the professional training of the sector.
