Global Anode Effect Performance: 2010 PFC Emissions Reduction Objective Met

摘要

One of the first objectives set by the Directors of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) as part of the global industry's Aluminium for Future Generations Sustainability Initiative was to reduce PFC emissions per metric ton of aluminum produced by 80% from the 1990 baseline by 2010. To monitor progress toward this objective the IAI conducts an annual global industry survey of anode effect performance. The 2006 survey data showed that the 2010 objective was achieved four years early. Survey data for 2007 shows continued progress toward reducing PFC emissions. Now that the objective has been met the Directors are considering formulation of a new PFC emissions objective. This paper discusses the details of the analysis of the anode effect survey data, the progress made to date in PFC emissions reduction, and considers what the potential might be for future PFC emissions reductions.