<p>Novelis Inc has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with HES-SO Valais-Wallis in collaboration with EPFL of Energypolis Campus, a Swiss innovation and research hub, as well as energy distributor OIKEN, to start a joint research and development laboratory to advance carbon neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing.</p><p>The R&D lab, named Net Zero Lab Valais, will be located at Novelis' plant in Sierre, Switzerland. The Sierre site, the broader Valais region and Switzerland itself are an ideal fit for the planned initiatives due to the availability of renewable energy and strong research institutions, as well as a firm commitment to sustainability. The work of the lab will focus on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to neutralize the carbon footprint of Novelis' manufacturing operations and neighboring communities, starting in Sierre. The aim is to reach carbon neutrality for scope 1 and 2 emissions at the plant by 2030.</p><p>Throughout the first months of collaboration, the Net Zero Lab Valais will conduct a research study to identify decarbonization solutions and will launch an ecosystem by which Novelis, in collaboration with OIKEN, will share the energy from its Sierre plant with the surrounding area. This will help lower the area's carbon footprint, as well as the carbon footprint of the manufacturing site.</p><p>Novelis' Sierre site is located in the Valais region of Switzerland, employing more than 500 people. It is the most advanced integrated plant focusing on the production of aluminium sheet for the automotive market, covering the entire process from casting to finishing. The site features a world-leading Research & Innovation Center specialized in the development of sustainable, low-carbon and innovative automotive sheet alloys, surface treatment and joining technologies.</p><p>With its eleven degree programmes, two study programmes and nine research institutes, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis - University of Applied science Western Switzerland Valais is a leading hub of skills and innovation, preparing students for the world of work with courses that place the emphasis on the practical. As a true centre of excellence and innovation, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis has nine research institutes dedicated to applied research and development (R&D). The research conducted at these institutes serves to continuously update the training provided with the latest findings and to promote the transfer of knowledge and the sharing of expertise. The HES-SO Valais-Wallis run various projects both within and between disciplines in collaboration with industry partners and with other universities in Switzerland and abroad.</p><p>The Energypolis Campus provides an ecosystem of innovation, bringing together skills and knowledge from EPFL Valais Wallis and HES-SO Valais-Wallis-School of Engineering, The Ark Foundation and many other contributors influential in the fields of energy, green chemistry, circular economy, Alpine and polar environments and health.</p>
<p>Novelis Inc has signed a long-term collaboration agreement with HES-SO Valais-Wallis in collaboration with EPFL of Energypolis Campus, a Swiss innovation and research hub, as well as energy distributor OIKEN, to start a joint research and development laboratory to advance carbon neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing.</p><p>The R&D lab, named Net Zero Lab Valais, will be located at Novelis' plant in Sierre, Switzerland. The Sierre site, the broader Valais region and Switzerland itself are an ideal fit for the planned initiatives due to the availability of renewable energy and strong research institutions, as well as a firm commitment to sustainability. The work of the lab will focus on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to neutralize the carbon footprint of Novelis' manufacturing operations and neighboring communities, starting in Sierre. The aim is to reach carbon neutrality for scope 1 and 2 emissions at the plant by 2030.</p><p>Throughout the first months of collaboration, the Net Zero Lab Valais will conduct a research study to identify decarbonization solutions and will launch an ecosystem by which Novelis, in collaboration with OIKEN, will share the energy from its Sierre plant with the surrounding area. This will help lower the area's carbon footprint, as well as the carbon footprint of the manufacturing site.</p><p>Novelis' Sierre site is located in the Valais region of Switzerland, employing more than 500 people. It is the most advanced integrated plant focusing on the production of aluminium sheet for the automotive market, covering the entire process from casting to finishing. The site features a world-leading Research & Innovation Center specialized in the development of sustainable, low-carbon and innovative automotive sheet alloys, surface treatment and joining technologies.</p><p>With its eleven degree programmes, two study programmes and nine research institutes, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis - University of Applied science Western Switzerland Valais is a leading hub of skills and innovation, preparing students for the world of work with courses that place the emphasis on the practical. As a true centre of excellence and innovation, the HES-SO Valais-Wallis has nine research institutes dedicated to applied research and development (R&D). The research conducted at these institutes serves to continuously update the training provided with the latest findings and to promote the transfer of knowledge and the sharing of expertise. The HES-SO Valais-Wallis run various projects both within and between disciplines in collaboration with industry partners and with other universities in Switzerland and abroad.</p><p>The Energypolis Campus provides an ecosystem of innovation, bringing together skills and knowledge from EPFL Valais Wallis and HES-SO Valais-Wallis-School of Engineering, The Ark Foundation and many other contributors influential in the fields of energy, green chemistry, circular economy, Alpine and polar environments and health.</p>
