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Increasing the percentage of recycled material in rolled aluminum products is a pivotal step towards reducing their carbon footprint. However, the current lack of consistency in calculating recycled content across the aluminum industry poses a challenge.
That’s why we’re striving to establish aluminum-specific recycled content metrics by aligning with esteemed organizations like the Aluminum Association, Mission Possible Partnership, and the Can Manufacturing Institute.
As the world’s largest aluminum recycler, Novelis is collaborating with organizations such as the Aluminum Association and Mission Possible Partnership to standardize recycled content measurement for rolled aluminum products.
Novelis proposes a universally accepted methodology to measure recycled content in aluminum products. Our calculation involves subtracting the percentage of primary content from a baseline of 1.00 and accounting for scrap handling and metal loss. By adopting the industry standard formula, Effective Recycled Content = (1.00 – prime content) + adjustment, we ensure transparency and accuracy.
Our internal and external reporting relies on this internationally recognized methodology, which has undergone review and approval by TrueNorth Collective, a sustainability consulting group. The high level of transparency and objectivity embedded in our approach allows us to confidently share our estimated recycled content metrics externally.
High-recycled content is a core attribute that resonates with rolled aluminum customers who value sustainable outcomes. As a committed partner to major brands worldwide, Novelis aims to reduce the carbon footprint not only of our own products but also those of our trusted partners.
Aluminum’s recyclability, without any loss in properties, is remarkable. Recycling aluminum consumes only 5% of the energy required for primary aluminum production, resulting in a staggering 95% reduction in carbon emissions. It is evident that increasing recycled content directly correlates with carbon emission reduction.
Primary aluminum production contributes significantly to our industry’s carbon impact. While the transition towards environmentally friendly processes gains traction, the supply of “green prime” aluminum remains limited. Therefore, Novelis places paramount importance on increasing the utilization of post-industrial- and post-consumer aluminum scrap in our manufacturing processes. This emphasis on recycled inputs drives our decarbonization efforts.
By optimizing the recycled content of rolled aluminum, we can make substantial strides in reducing our carbon footprint. Join Novelis in our commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. Let’s unlock the full potential of aluminum recycling for a greener future.
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