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ICA Unites Room Air Conditioner (RAC) Manufacturers to Seek Product Differentiation with Cu Inside Campaign
In China, room air-conditioner (RAC) producers are using copper to set themselves apart. Cu Inside,…
Circular Copper Recycling in China: Current Practices and Future Trends
China has announced its net-zero target for carbon emissions by 2060. To meet this goal,…
Commitment to the Circular Economy and Urban Mining Drives Copper Recycling in China
Sustainability is at the forefront of China’s plans. The 14th Five-Year plan outlines targets for climate…
ICA’s Research Contributes To Recognized Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Innovation
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) recently recognized a new innovation for the electric…
2020 Trends: A Year in Review
Even with 2020’s unpredictability, some clear global trends emerged: (1) corporate social responsibility by the…
International Copper Association’s Response to COVID-19
The global spread of COVID-19 has left many individuals and communities filled with concern. The…
Call to EU Leaders: #EUGreenRecovery to Restart Europe
The European Copper Institute (ECI) joins with representatives from Europe’s renewable energy and energy-efficiency value…
Year in Review: Three Key Takeaways From 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, some clear trends can be observed. First, decarbonization has…
Breaking the Silos: Cooperation Across Industries is Needed to Address Climate Change
Written by: Steve Kukoda, Executive Director, International Copper Association The world showed its commitment to…
Introducing Michèle Brülhart, Executive Director of the Copper Mark
The International Copper Association (ICA) is pleased to announce Michèle as the first Executive Director…
Copper Demand and Long-Term Availability
Despite an ever-increasing demand for copper, there is more of the metal available today than…
7 Key Ways to Make Buildings More Efficient with Copper
Written by Steve Kukoda, International Copper Association. When you think of copper what do you…
Meeting Rising Copper Demand RMI and ICA Partner to Advance Responsible Copper Production and Trade
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), on behalf of its Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), and the…
Meeting Future Copper Demand
Demand for copper is growing. It is expected to jump by as much as 50 percent over…
European Copper Industry Leads in Solving Environmental Challenges
Combating climate change and reaching a circular economy are essential for a more sustainable economy…