Alba’s approach to carbon neutrality impressive, says expert

Alba’s approach to carbon neutrality impressive, says expert

Aluminum Bahrain ( Alba ), the world's largest aluminium smelter ex-China, is driving future efforts to diversify energy sources and implement clean energy generating technologies, following the kingdom's 2030 economic strategies and objectives for clean and renewable energy, according to an industry expert. Alba had recently announced an integrated action plan that would help the company achieve its desired goals following Bahrain's ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The companies in the aluminum sector and allied industries in Bahrain are motivated by Alba's pioneering trends in preserving and developing the environment, stated Ammar Awachi, CEO of Taha International Corporation. Awachi lauded the company's efforts in this field, particularly the development of Alba Solar Park, which will encompass an area of more than 37,000 sq m, spread over operational sites, parking lots, and the Alba Club, with a capacity of more than 5 MW. "Taha is working within the framework of its environmental strategy, to adopt the most up-to-date solutions in climate change issues such as clean energy, environmental protection, waste management, among other aspects, following Bahrain's national directions to be an active participant in regional and global climate and environmental challenges." Awachi pointed out that explained that