Porsche has solidified its collaboration with Norwegian aluminium company Hydro, aiming to revolutionize the sustainability of aluminium in automotive manufacturing. The partnership entails the supply of carbon-reduced primary aluminium and high-recycled-content secondary aluminium, with ongoing tests for even higher recycled material content.
Aligned with Porsche’s goal of achieving a carbon-neutral production balance for newly manufactured cars by 2030, aluminium plays a pivotal role. The companies have set ambitious targets, ensuring widespread adoption of carbon-reduced aluminium with an ecological footprint of less than 4 kg of CO₂ per kg of aluminium. Production will rely on renewable energy sources, primarily hydroelectric power in Norway, slashing the light alloy’s carbon footprint by approximately 75% compared to the global average.
Looking ahead, Porsche and Hydro aim to further reduce emissions and increase the use of post-consumer scrap materials, with plans for Hydro to supply aluminium containing at least 75% recycled content by 2027/2028. This strategic initiative not only advances sustainability goals but also enhances transparency across the aluminium supply chain.
Barbara Frenkel, Executive Board Member for Procurement at Porsche AG, emphasizes the partnership’s significance in Porsche’s decarbonization strategy, highlighting Hydro’s transparent and responsible procurement practices. Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of Norsk Hydro, underscores the collaborative effort’s role in driving sustainability and circularity in the automotive sector, positioning both companies as leaders in innovative, environmentally conscious business models.
Aluminium’s lightweight properties make it indispensable in electric vehicle production, exemplified by its significant contribution to the Porsche Taycan’s structure. With aluminium comprising approximately 30% of the Taycan’s total weight, excluding only the front and rear aprons, the car epitomizes the future of sustainable automotive engineering.
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