The aluminium industry must act now to meet global decarbonisation goals. It generates 2% of global human-caused emissions. 2020 could mark a turning point for three key aluminium-producing regions: China, the US and the EU. With the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement this December and the COP26 Race to Zero dialogues throughout November in preparation for the meeting in 2021, climate change remains high on the agenda despite the ongoing challenges COVID-19 presents.