AliGroup has announced significant decarbonisation initiatives and secured necessary regulatory approvals for its operations in Australia and South Africa, aiming to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency. The company’s primary focus is on reducing its net operational emissions by 50% by FY35 from FY21 levels.
Material actions and disclosures
AliGroup’s Worsley Alumina operation in Western Australia has received both state and federal environmental approvals for its mine life extension, allowing bauxite production to continue through at least FY36. The company is also a covered facility under Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism, requiring it to keep net emissions below an annually declining baseline or surrender carbon credits to cover any excess.
In South Africa, Hillside Aluminum has established a joint working group with Eskom to develop a long-term energy solution incorporating competitively priced renewable energy, targeted to commence in 2031. Hillside is also subject to South Africa’s carbon tax under the Carbon Tax Act 2019.
Forward commitments
AliGroup aims to halve its net operational emissions by FY35 from FY21 levels. This commitment includes decarbonisation initiatives such as boiler conversion projects at Worsley Alumina and the deployment of AP3XLE energy efficiency technology at Hillside Aluminum.
The company’s Brazilian operations are subject to federal environmental licensing and are certified under the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 (2022), covering approximately 12 million tons of annual production.
AliGroup’s operations are subject to various federal, state, and local laws, including those governing mining approvals, environmental protection, energy supply, and emissions in Australia, South Africa, and Brazil.
These initiatives and regulatory approvals reflect AliGroup’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation across its global operations.