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Strengthening our sustainability journey with the First Movers Coalition
In a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to sustainability leadership, Gränges joined the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC) in 2024. This membership strengthens the company’s position in driving the aluminium industry’s decarbonization efforts while advancing towards its own 2040 net-zero target.
The FMC represents a powerful alliance of global companies using their collective purchasing power to accelerate decarbonization across heavy-emitting sectors.
“The First Movers Coalition conference in Geneva brought together key aluminium industry players to discuss concrete steps for sector decarbonization,” says Sandra Rumélius, Director of Sustainability Reporting at Gränges. “The discussions focused on critical pathways including energy electrification, direct emissions reduction, increased recycling, and value chain efficiencies. The upcoming FMC report will provide a roadmap for aluminium industry transformation based on these insights.”
The conference explored demand dynamics for low-carbon aluminium through 2030 and beyond, analyzing the Cleantech project landscape and identifying opportunities for accelerating clean technology adoption. Discussions also examined the crucial roles of public policy and private finance in sector decarbonization, while emphasizing the need for improved sector transparency.
As part of its membership, Gränges has made ambitious 2030 commitments: ensuring at least 10 percent of its annual primary aluminium procurement is low-carbon and sourcing minimum 50 percent from secondary aluminium. These targets align with the company’s broader sustainability strategy and SBTi-validated climate goals.
“Strong partnerships and collaboration across the value chain are essential for successful decarbonization of the aluminium industry. Supporting upstream transition to low-carbon technologies is a critical action in our net-zero plan”, Sandra Rumélius continues.
Rob van Riet, the Interim Head of FMC, acknowledged Gränges’ significant role: “Gränges not only joins FMC as the 100th member but brings invaluable sector expertise. Their purchasing influence is crucial for scaling low-carbon primary and secondary aluminium, reinforcing FMC’s mission.”
The initiative reinforces Gränges’ ability to meet increasing customer demands for sustainable products, positioning the company as a preferred partner in the low-carbon economy transition, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in sustainable aluminium solutions.
April 2025
