China Hongqiao wins third Circular Economy Leadership Award for green aluminium production

China Hongqiao, a globally leading aluminium enterprise, has been honoured with the Circular Economy Leadership Award at the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards held in Singapore.

The award recognizes the company's outstanding contributions to the development of recycled aluminium. Organised by Enterprise Asia, the award marks the third consecutive year that China Hongqiao has received this honour, underscoring international recognition of its long-standing commitment to green manufacturing and the circular economy.

As one of the global leaders in the aluminium industry, China Hongqiao has placed sustainability at the heart of its corporate strategy. The company has actively aligned itself with China's "3060" dual carbon goals and pioneered its "25·55" Climate Action Target, pledging to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2055. To realize this vision, the company has been driving a comprehensive green transformation across its entire value chain, spanning clean energy substitution, efficient resource utilisation, low-carbon technology development, and process reengineering.

Notably, China Hongqiao has built a closed-loop industrial chain encompassing mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium production, deep-processing and advanced materials, and recycled aluminium. By expanding its recycled aluminium business, the company has not only significantly reduced its reliance on raw material extraction but also achieved substantial cuts in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Data shows that, compared with conventional electrolytic aluminium production, recycled aluminium can reduce energy consumption by nearly 95% and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 85%, delivering significant environmental benefits and offering a model for the industry.