Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Ltd and among the world’s largest producers of aluminum, has become the newest member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The International Aluminium Institute is the only body representing the global primary aluminum industry. The company is also India’s largest producer of the metal, manufacturing 2.29 million tonnes of aluminum in FY23, nearly 60 percent of the nation’s aluminum. This places it among the world’s top 10 biggest producers of metal, widely acknowledged as the ‘metal of the future’ for enabling the world’s energy transition while supporting key engineering technologies and sustainable applications. 

The company operates in markets across the globe with customers in over 60 countries. Its products find critical applications across a vast gamut of industries such as automotive, building & construction, electricals, consumer goods and packaging, sunrise sectors such as electric vehicles, renewables, high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, and defence.

The IAI aims to promote a wider understanding of the aluminum industry’s activities, encourage responsible production, and highlight the potential benefits to be realized through aluminum’s use in sustainable applications. Established in 1972, the current IAI membership includes the leading bauxite, alumina, and aluminum companies globally.

John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, commented, “We are thrilled to be joining the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) towards strengthening our unwavering commitment to advancing sustainability within the aluminum industry. In this pursuit, we are also focused on leveraging the latest innovations and technology to enhance our operations. As a member, we will collaborate with IAI and other industry leaders to promote and contribute to a more sustainable future for the entire aluminum value chain. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to making a meaningful impact together.”

Miles Prosser, Secretary General, IAI, stated, “Vedanta aligns with the IAI’s values and goals for a safe, fair, and sustainable global aluminum industry, and so we are delighted to welcome them into our membership. As one of the world’s top aluminum producers, Vedanta Aluminium’s membership strengthens the global voice of the IAI and that of a sustainable aluminum industry.”

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