What is Low-Carbon Aluminum?

Low-carbon aluminum is produced with renewable energy such as hydropower, wind, and solar, combined with improved smelting efficiency and increased recycled aluminum content. While conventional aluminum production can emit up to 16 tCO₂e per ton, low-carbon aluminum reduces this to below 4 tCO₂e per ton, and recycled aluminum can go as low as 1 tCO₂e per ton.

Business Benefits of Low-Carbon Aluminum

1. Significant Carbon Footprint Reduction

Each ton of low-carbon aluminum can save approximately 12 tCO₂e compared with conventional aluminum—an essential step toward ESG and carbon-neutral targets.

2. Compliance with Global Regulations

With mechanisms like the EU’s CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), carbon-intensive products will face rising costs. Low-carbon aluminum helps reduce compliance risks.

3. Meeting Customer Demands

Global brands increasingly require suppliers to lower Scope 3 emissions. Low-carbon material sourcing is rapidly becoming a necessity.

4. Competitive Advantage and Brand Value

Sustainability is not just a responsibility—it is a market differentiator. Companies using low-carbon aluminum strengthen their brand and unlock green procurement opportunities.

Industry Applications of Low-Carbon Aluminum

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Aluminum is used extensively for lightweighting to improve range. Low-carbon aluminum further reduces cradle-to-gate emissions, aligning with consumer expectations for sustainable mobility.

Construction and Architecture

Aluminum façades, windows, and structural components can use low-carbon aluminum to support LEED and BREEAM certifications and enhance project value.

Consumer Electronics

Laptops, smartphones, and appliances rely on aluminum casings and heat sinks. Low-carbon aluminum reduces life-cycle emissions and supports eco-friendly product marketing.

Packaging

Beverage cans and food containers benefit from recycled and low-carbon aluminum, cutting environmental impact and supporting FMCG brands’ sustainability goals.

How Much Carbon Can Be Saved?

Switching fully to low-carbon aluminum can reduce about 12 tCO₂e per ton. For 10,000 tons of aluminum, that’s approximately 120,000 tCO₂e avoided—equivalent to the annual emissions of thousands of cars.

Our Low-Carbon Aluminum Offering

Han Chang now supplies low-carbon aluminum raw materials to help businesses build greener supply chains. Whether you aim to meet ESG goals, comply with CBAM, or source sustainable materials, contact us to explore specifications and supply options.