The first batch of 100% green low-carbon aluminum cans was successfully trial-produced!_China Hongqiao_The,first,batch,of,100%,green,low-carbon,aluminum,cans,was,successfully,trial-produced

China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. is one of the world’s largest aluminum producer covering the entire aluminum industry chain. It is specialized in thermoelectric, mining, and producing aluminum products, holding sustainability and social welfare at its core.

China Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest aluminum producer with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tonnes per year. Innovation-centered and quality-focused, it has a diverse product portfolio that covers the aluminum industry chain and extends into the energy sector.

As one of the largest aluminum producers in the world, China Hongqiao holds its core value of “from society and for society” and keeps committed to social welfare and environmental protection.

China Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest aluminum producer. It was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011. By the end of 2019, its total assets reached 179.6 billion yuan.

China Hongqiao employs more than 43,000 workers in its 11 production bases in China and overseas. Hongqiao is dedicated to providing a healthy, safe and comfortable working environment and diverse opportunities.

China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. was founded in Cayman Islands and listed on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011. By the end of 2018, it has a total assets of 176.7 billion yuan and more than 40000 employees. It is a large-scale enterprise integrating thermoelectricity

In a collaboration between Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology[AG1] Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co., Ltd., the first batch of low-carbon aluminum cans that use 100% green aluminum was successfully trial-produced.

This batch of can material aluminum uses 50% UBC, 35% hydropower-produced HQALight green aluminum ingots and Baosteel can-making factory raw material scraps to achieve the first batch of 100% all-green aluminum can material production. With a total finished product is 60 tons and tested by Shanghai Baoyi Factory, all indicators performed well.

China Hongqiao Group has previously launched two green low-carbon aluminum brands: HQALight, used for low-carbon primary aluminum products produced by hydropower or other renewable energy sources, and HQALoop, used for recycled aluminum products. Both brand trademarks have been registered in China and Germany respectively.

As the world's leading aluminum manufacturer, China Hongqiao aims to build a "resource-saving, environment-friendly" company, creating an environment-friendly, green and efficient production method for sustainable development. Reducing emissions and increasing efficiency throughout the whole aluminum production chain is at the core of our company.

This is one first milestone for Hongfa Aluminum[AG1] and its commitment to becoming the leader in the green aluminum industry. By increasing the proportion of recycled aluminum and using green hydroelectric aluminum, we continue to reduce CO₂ emissions in this first step from cans. In the next step, we will continue to explore can recycling, maintenance and reuse, and promote aluminum to become the most sustainable packaging material.

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