Sustainable Development
The members of the International Copper Association continue to make a positive impact on sustainable-development challenges worldwide. Sustainability is at the core of ICA’s mission, and the copper industry is united in its efforts to develop and operate in a more sustainable manner.
Many of the global trends driving the sustainable-development agenda—from climate change and public health to electric vehicles—rely on copper and its unique properties.
Copper connects broadly and critically with the global sustainable development agenda.
For more detailed information on the copper industry’s commitment to sustainable development:
- Visit the ICA Sustainability Indicators
- Explore our commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Development Resources
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Guidelines – Charging Infrastructure for Truck Depots
Road transport accounts for 20 percent of EU CO2 emissions, and trucks are responsible for…
Due Diligence in the Copper Industry
The members of the International Copper Association (ICA) are invested in sustainable and responsible sourcing…
ICA Members Use Innovation to Drive Progress Toward the UN SDGs
Due to its applications in electrification and clean energy, copper is essential for the transition to a low-carbon economy, but copper must be produced responsibly to truly enable a sustainable future. ICA and its members are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and responsible production practices are a crucial first step for the industry in meeting these objectives.
Copper Helps Reduce Carbon Emissions in Buildings
Scientific LCA study highlights copper’s superior properties as the material of choice over plastic The…
The International Copper Association Aids Implementation of China’s Dual Carbon Targets
In 2020, the Chinese government announced its “dual carbon” goals, which involve reaching peak carbon…
Infrastructure Reimagined: Industry and the Grid Fact Sheet
Industry and electricity generation are responsible for almost 40 percent of total global greenhouse gas…
Circular Production Practices Advance Industrial Symbiosis in the Copper Industry
ICA Members Rio Tinto, Aurubis and Boliden Take the Lead Industrial symbiosis, the concept of…
Copper’s Role in the Clean Energy Transition
Zero Emission Copper Mine of the Future Report
Definitions of Sustainability
Teck Named to 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as Quebrada Blanca 2 Advances For…
A Commitment to Conservation
Freeport McMoRan Enhances Environmental Sustainability Across the Globe As one of the world’s largest copper…
Copper Environmental Profile (2018)
Energy Efficiency and Air Quality in Aircon
Metals in the Environment
