Aluminum Association Sustainability Specialist Speaks at China Aluminum Forum

The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Va., took part in the 2008 China Aluminum Forum in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, Dec. 2-4. Sustainability Specialist Marshall Wang traveled to the country for the three-day conference.

The forum focused on the challenges the Chinese aluminum industry is currently facing. Some discussion topics included the global financial crisis and Chinese financial policy, Chinese aluminum consumption and prospect for its future market, mid-long term prospect for Chinese aluminum supply and its impact on global market and the increased cost of bauxite and what it means to aluminum production.

Wang conducted a presentation on global sustainability challenges and possible opportunities for China's aluminum industry.  He also participated in the Asia Pacific Partnership Aluminum Task Force meeting to discuss the next stages of the program, particularly PFC reduction and aluminum recycling.

Prior to joining the Aluminum Association, Wang received his Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies in New Haven, Conn. He is well-informed on climate change economics, environment, energy resource management and cleaner production and greenhouse gas emissions, according to the association.

His research at Yale included life cycle assessment (LCA) and analyzing aluminum stocks and flows in Connecticut and in his native country of China.