/ Innovation Hub a value chain approach 4th High Level Conference of EIP on Raw Materials

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1 / Innovation Hub a value chain approach 4th High Level Conference of EIP on Raw Materials 1 Dec 2016 Sheraton Hotel - Brussels Christian Leroy, Consultant Innovation & LCA

2 Presentation outlines 1/ Who we are 2/ The innovation Hub 3/ Focus on Resource efficiency 4/ Conclusions 2

3 1 Who we are 80+ members Founded in 1981 European Aluminium represents the entire value chain of the aluminium industry in Europe approx.600 plants in 30 European countries (EU 28, EFTA and Turkey) 1million + Direct and indirect jobs across Europe s value chain An innovative value chain serving EU key markets 38 Billion annual turnover 90% of aluminium is recycled in construction and automotive in Europe Europe produces 16% of worldwide aluminium, half of which from recycled sources 3

4 1 Our members* *Status November

5 1 Our Vision «Aluminium is a key enabler of Europe s transition to sustainability and responds to today & tomorrow s societal needs» Endlessly recyclable Strong yet light Incredibly versatile Corrosion free and durable Energy Saver Total barrier 5

6 1 The European aluminium industry s Sustainability Roadmap 2025 Responsible production for environmental protection Socio-economic contribution for a sustainable society Innovative applications for sustainable lifestyles 6

7 2 The Innovation Hub We launched our Innovation Hub to consolidate our sector s contribution as a driver of innovation in its key end-use markets. Mr. Kjetil Ebbesberg, European Aluminium Chairman 7

8 2 The Innovation Hub as a key enabler Main objectives Being the voice on Innovation for the European aluminium industry. Ensuring a coordinated action and communication along the value chain. Being engaged in key Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Stimulating & initiating joint RTD projects. Promoting education and knowledge sharing. Creating an innovation-focussed community. 8

9 2 Engagement in key innovation platforms & markets Automotive & Transport Lightweight cars Lightweight trucks Passive Safety New innovative vehicles Energy Efficient Buildings Smart envelope systems Windows Facade SPIRE, sustainable process industry Raw material Processes Energy efficiency Metallurgy Recycling Factories of the Future Recycling Sorting Forming Joining 9

10 3 Resource efficiency as an essential pillar Why resource efficiency matters? Ensuring that all raw and ancillary materials are used most effectively is vital. Aluminium has the advantage that it is endlessly recyclable. Resource-efficient production covers everything from sourcing of raw material to the end of life of the product once collected for recycling. Objectives Fully optimise the use of raw materials along the value chain. Optimise scrap quantity and quality in recycling. Optimise each step of the recycling value chain, incl. new sorting and melt purification technologies, bottom ash recovery. 10

11 3 Circular economy is at the heart of our sector "Your Sustainability Roadmap for the Aluminium Industry for 2025 and the Aluminium 2050 Roadmap to a Low- Carbon Europe both apply the principles of a circular economic model. [ ] Karmenu Vella - EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries 11

12 3 Turning waste into resources the bauxite residue case Two on- going commitments: BRAVO: Bauxite Residue and Aluminium Valorisation Operations (Ireland) Mud2metal: Recovery of Critical Metals from the Bauxite Residues (Greece) Some H2020 projects already selected SCALE project recovery of scandium from bauxite residue for use in Al-Sc alloys used in aeronautics Several H2020 proposals under evaluation or preparation for promoting industrial symbiosis and cross-sectoral collaboration 12

13 3 Maximising our contribution to the Circular Economy Aluminium is an essential contributor to transition to the Circular Economy, as it is recycled without any loss of quality. Europe is currently the World leader in aluminium recycling, and has the capacity to even further recycle. Our objectives and recommendations: Maximising aluminium scrap sourcing in Europe Promoting innovation and investment in collection, scrap preparation and sorting technologies and installations Promoting design for recycling Minimizing leakage of aluminium scrap exports towards other parts of the world Developing the most sustainable recycling value chain in the World Using best environmental and technological standards in our processes Producing high quality recycled aluminium to be used in many applications 13

14 4 Conclusions Resource efficiency is a key objective of the European Aluminium Industry and is addressed all along the value chain. Aluminium is a key enabler to the Circular Economy approach. Europe is currently the World leader in aluminium recycling, and has the capacity to reinforce this position. The European aluminium industry is committed and would take full profit of market conditions and framework facilitating such leading position. 14