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How much CO2 per tonne of aluminium?

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≈1.6 t direct (anodes, PFCs) plus 0–15 t indirect depending on power source. Hydro-powered smelters land near 2 t total; coal-powered near 16–18 t. CBAM counts both for aluminium.

From our guide: Decarbonizing Aluminium — full context, charts and sources there.

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