What is Green Aluminum?
Green aluminum refers to aluminum produced by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions during the production phase, utilizing renewable energy sources, and adhering strictly to circular economy principles. This approach, which features a significantly lower carbon intensity compared to traditional production methods, is vital for ensuring full compliance with international regulations such as the European Union Green Deal and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
In the current era, Sistem Aluminum leads the green transformation in Türkiye’s aluminum exports by optimizing energy efficiency at every step, from raw material procurement to extrusion processes. This transition not only reduces carbon emissions but also creates a sustainable economic model in production through the efficient use of resources.
The Power of Circular Economy and Recycling
One of the most striking features of aluminum is its ability to be recycled infinitely without any loss in quality. The circular economy, the cornerstone of the green aluminum vision, encourages the use of recycled (secondary) aluminum instead of primary aluminum production. Producing aluminum through recycling provides approximately 95% energy savings compared to primary production.
Through closed-loop waste management and modern recycling strategies implemented at its facilities, Sistem Aluminum reintroduces production scrap into the ecosystem by converting it back into raw material. While serving the protection of natural resources, this process ensures that products have significantly lower environmental impact values in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). In today’s projects, architects and engineers now make selections by looking at the Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) of the materials, rather than just their technical performance.
Energy Efficiency and Innovative Production Technologies
Sustainability is measured not only by the raw materials used but also by operational efficiency in production. Within Sistem Aluminum’s modern extrusion lines and vertical coating facilities, high-efficiency motor systems and waste heat recovery technologies are utilized to minimize energy loss. The optimization provided by digitalization on production lines allows raw materials to be processed with maximum precision and minimum energy.
Green aluminum production also encompasses water management and the protection of air quality. Recovering water in treatment plants to re-include it in the process and maintaining emission control systems at international standards are integral parts of Sistem Aluminum’s environment-oriented engineering approach. This integrated management system proves that the company is not just a profile manufacturer, but a solution partner acting with environmental awareness.
Strategic Importance of Green Aluminum in Global Trade
In today’s world, where new rules of international trade are being established, green aluminum is a tool for competitive advantage. Major projects, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors, demand materials with a low carbon footprint from their suppliers. With its sustainable production certificates and eco-friendly declarations, Sistem Aluminum stands as a reliable and preferred actor in the global supply chain.
The green aluminum vision represents a point where durability meets environmental respect in the engineering world of the future. By combining the strength of metal with the green transformation, Sistem Aluminum continues its production with the goal of leaving a more livable world for future generations.
