Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminium, continues to lead the charge in advancing circularity and decarbonising the aluminium industry for a more sustainable future. This week, the company achieved a historic milestone as its Uhrichsville plant was recognised as a Sustainability Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network (GLN). As the first U.S.-based aluminium manufacturer to receive this distinguished honour, Novelis has cemented its place among visionary industry leaders transforming global sustainability practices.
Achieving an Industry-Leading 97% Recycled Content
The Uhrichsville facility, located in Ohio and home to 400 dedicated employees, earned this prestigious recognition by achieving an industry-leading 97% recycled content in its 3105 alloy, widely used in Building & Construction specialty products. This impressive milestone significantly reduces dependence on energy-intensive primary aluminium production, showcasing Novelis’ commitment to fostering sustainable innovation.
“Across our Global Lighthouse Network, digital technologies are revolutionising production ecosystems. From AI-driven control towers to zero-code workflows, Lighthouses exemplify sustainable innovation, setting benchmarks millions can follow to drive transformational change across the entire ecosystem. We believe becoming a member of the WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network demonstrates Novelis’ industry leadership, invaluable partnerships, advanced technologies, sustainable practices at scale and adaptability to the ever-evolving landscape,” said Kiva Allgood, Head of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum.
Strong Commitment to Circularity
Novelis’ Uhrichsville plant highlights a strong commitment to circularity, leveraging advanced recycling techniques, scrap segregation, melting, casting, and rolling technologies. Through innovative procurement strategies and state-of-the-art IT solutions, the facility has become a beacon of sustainability in the aluminium industry. The plant has also achieved GreenCircle Certification, providing third-party verification of its sustainability accomplishments.
At Novelis, the infinite recyclability of aluminium is central to creating a lighter, greener, and safer future. Aluminium recycling significantly lowers the environmental and economic impacts of non-renewable resource extraction, dramatically reducing both carbon emissions and landfill waste.
Novelis’ achievement of joining the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network reinforces its position as an industry leader, showcasing its ability to foster invaluable partnerships, utilise advanced technologies, and scale sustainable practices to meet the demands of the modern world.
About the Global Lighthouse Network
The Global Lighthouse Network, established by the World Economic Forum, represents a community of manufacturers at the forefront of adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies. These leaders drive transformative improvements across factories, value chains, and business models while achieving exceptional advancements in financial, operational, and sustainability performance.
According to the Global Lighthouse Network, Sustainability Lighthouses are addressing supply chain risks and meeting the increasing demand for lifecycle sustainability by closely examining their product portfolios and stewardship of value chains. They implement advanced strategies such as data platforms for end-to-end visibility, tools for rapid product design, and circularity solutions to minimise lifecycle emissions.
Novelis’ recognition as a Sustainability Lighthouse underscores its innovative approach to sustainability, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards a sustainable and circular aluminium industry. This achievement is a testament to the power of advanced technology and sustainable practices in building a greener future.
