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The International Copper Association (ICA) and its members are committed to climate action. Copper is essential to many of the solutions needed to make an impact on climate change, including renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies and electric vehicles. The industry is working to ensure responsible production practices and development of the circular economy. Copper remains a fundamental building block of a greener future.
In our recent interview with Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group, she discussed the future of sustainable development and the need to scale up existing technologies and innovations to make a difference toward raw materials emissions.
Leading up to Climate Week NYC, ICA President, Anthony Lea, spoke with the Climate Group about the copper industry’s commitment to the U.N. Climate goals, the role of ICA’s global partnerships for implementing solutions and ICA members' actions to mitigate climate change.
A sustainable future depends on copper
Did you know?
The copper inside of 3.1 million recycled smartphones could be used to cover a second Statue of Liberty.
One tonne of copper powers 100,000 mobile phones and enables operations in 400 computers. Every time you call a loved one, check the phone, use the internet or send a text, copper makes it possible.
Copper is 100 percent recyclable and can be recycled over and over again without any loss of properties. Recycling electronics contributes to the circular economy. Globally, more than 30 percent of global copper demand is met with recycled copper.
By treating waste as a resource, urban mining—along with primary copper production—will supply the world with raw materials.
Copper is essential to a modern world.
Learn more about copper’s contribution to a sustainable future.