Novelis Inc. conducted a successful test using hydrogen fuel to power a recycling furnace at its Latchford plant in Warrington, UK. This initiative was part of a UK government decarbonisation program in partnership with Progressive Energy, aiming to cut CO₂e emissions significantly. By blending hydrogen with natural gas in the melting furnace, the project tested the compatibility of the new fuel source with existing infrastructure and equipment while remelting aluminium alloy. Novelis plans to publish a detailed report on the outcomes later this year. The project aligns with the broader HyNet initiative to transition industries to low-carbon hydrogen in the UK. As a participant in the HyNet project since 2017, Novelis is actively contributing to regional efforts to reduce emissions. Additionally, the company is exploring using hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas and researching alternative energy solutions. The successful project is expected to impact other sectors positively, with an investment in expanding used beverage can recycling capacity at the Latchford plant to reduce CO₂e emissions. Novelis has set ambitious sustainability targets to increase recycled content, reduce emissions, and drive industry circularity by 2030, working towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.