VELUX Group signs long-term agreement with Novelis
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Recycling aluminium saves energy and reduces emissions by up to 95% compared to primary aluminium
The VELUX Group has signed a multi-year commercial agreement with Novelis, the aluminum rolling and recycling company, to supply recycled content aluminum. The partnership will enable the production of flat-rolled aluminum containing over 70% recycled content, which will be used to manufacture VELUX roof windows and accessories. By adopting this sustainable solution, VELUX aims to further reduce its carbon emissions.
Following an initial letter of intent between Novelis and VELUX Group, which was signed in 2022, a long-term commercial agreement has been established. This agreement solidifies their shared goal of achieving a level of 3kg CO2 eq/kg flat rolled aluminum or below by 2030.
'This agreement really demonstrates our strong commitment to reach this very ambitious goal within just five years,' says Klaus Lorentzen, Senior Vice President Products and Innovation for the VELUX Group. 'It also secures the steady supply for several years of a key roof window material with a desirably low carbon footprint. With more than 70% recycled content, this Novelis aluminium is key for our efforts to decarbonise VELUX products.'
Recycling aluminium saves energy and reduces emissions by up to 95% compared to primary aluminium, making it a key enabler in advancing decarbonised solutions for building materials and construction. The aluminium alloy provided by Novelis to VELUX is specifically optimised for use in roof window production.
'This agreement with VELUX is a catalyst for transformation and we have made significant progress together in developing alloys that not only meet demanding performance standards but also support a circular economy,' says Michael Hahne, Vice President of Commercial for Novelis Europe. 'At Novelis, we are proud to lead the aluminium industry in advancing high-recycled-content alloys. Partnering with strong brands like VELUX is a testament for sustainable innovation. By giving aluminium scrap new life again and again, we are working towards our 3×30 Vision by becoming the world´s lowest-emissions provider of flat-rolled aluminium.'
Novelis has been a trusted supplier to VELUX for over four decades. Since 2022, the companies have been collaborating closely to significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with the aluminum used in VELUX products. Remarkably, more than 50% of the aluminum supplied by Novelis to VELUX has already been replaced with high-recycled content. The partners are committed to steadily increasing this percentage in the coming years.
'Aluminium is an essential material used for external protection of our roof windows and accessories and therefore also a significant contributor to our Scope 3 emissions,' adds Lorentzen. 'So, the type of aluminium we use in our production must contain a high degree of recycled content to meet our decarbonisation targets. By shifting to low-carbon aluminium, we are paving the way for the next generation of VELUX roof windows and accessories.'
Aluminium, one of several key materials, is being investigated by VELUX Group with its suppliers to help reduce its products' carbon footprint. Since over 98% of the company's carbon footprint originates from Scope 3, value chain emissions, decarbonisation efforts necessitate effective collaboration with key suppliers.
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