Aluprof prioritises aluminium recycling – new products with up to 12 times lower CO₂ emissions
Aluprof is expanding its range of low-emission solutions. Most of the brand’s profiles for windows, doors, façades, and solar shading systems are already produced using low-carbon billets, with the latest addition being an ultra-low carbon option. By incorporating recycled aluminium, the company is further reducing the carbon footprint of its products, actively supporting the decarbonisation of the construction industry.
Aluprof, part of the Grupa Kęty Group, has introduced innovative ultra-low carbon solutions, achieving an emission level of just 1.24 eCO₂ per tonne of aluminium produced. This represents a twelvefold reduction compared to conventional primary aluminium production, which, according to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), recorded an average emission of 14.8 eCO₂ per tonne in 2023. This remarkable reduction is made possible by using aluminium that consists of 85% post-consumer recycled content. The remaining billets in the company’s portfolio are produced under the low-carbon model, using carefully sorted aluminium scrap. As a result, their emissions stand at 2.9 and 3.3 eCO₂ per tonne, respectively.
The value of Aluprof’s ultra-low carbon solutions is confirmed through life cycle assessment results based on the EN 15804 standard. An independent expert has verified the certification, granting it the status of a European ‘ECO-EPD verified’ declaration. Furthermore, this certification is listed in the ITB sustainable construction database, ensuring that Aluprof’s profiles are recognised in green building certification systems such as BREEAM, LEED, and DGNB.
Recycling as the key to aluminium’s future
By introducing low-emission products, Aluprof is aligning with global trends. The demand for aluminium is rising sharply—IAI projections indicate a 40% increase by 2030, requiring an additional 33.3 metric tonnes (Mt) of the material. At the same time, mounting pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions is pushing the industry towards more sustainable alternatives. Traditional primary aluminium production generates significant CO₂ emissions, primarily due to the energy-intensive refining and smelting processes required to extract alumina from bauxite. This is why recycling is emerging as a crucial strategy for the future—producing low-emission aluminium from secondary raw materials reduces energy consumption by as much as 95%.
