Kaiser Aluminum
Transforming Aluminum Sustainability
Let’s see how SustainSense* looks at Kiaser Aluminum's sustainability journey.

Main industry

Aluminium

Sector Size

$229.85 billion

Sector Growth rate:

5.9% annually

Market Characteristics:

Highly Diverse

Country

USA
Introduction

Kaiser Aluminum has committed to integrating sustainability into its business operations by focusing on increasing efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and expanding the use of recycled aluminum. The company has set long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and continues to invest in energy efficiency projects, renewable energy use, and supply chain sustainability to minimize its environmental impact while meeting regulatory expectations and customer demands​

Emission Metrics and Reflection of Commitment

Total Emission

1.79 million metric
tons

Net-0 Target Year

2050

Annual Energy Savings

45,000 MMBtu

Emissions Breakdown

Actions and Commitments

Commitments Made and Actions taken by Kaiser Aluminum

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction:  The company reduced its total estimated Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 4% compared to the previous year, primarily due to increased manufacturing efficiency and lower Scope 2 emissions. 
  • Transition to Low-Carbon Energy: Kaiser Aluminum has made significant progress in reducing its reliance on coal-fired power sources by gaining access to lower-carbon electricity, thereby decreasing its environmental footprint.
  • Materiality Assessment: The company completed its inaugural materiality assessment to understand and integrate key stakeholders' perspectives into its sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with environmental and social priorities.
  • Recycling Initiatives: Kaiser Aluminum has committed to recycling, exploring carbon emissions reduction techniques, including recycling, throughout its network of 14 North American facilities.
  • Infrastructure Upgrades for Emission Reduction: Under the Climate Commitment Act, the company invested $9.6 million in boiler upgrades at its Spokane, Washington facility, aiming to substantially reduce the plant's greenhouse gas emissions

Navigating the Roadblocks Ahead...

High Scope 3 emissions from the use of primary aluminum
Increasing regulatory pressures and compliance complexity
Managing supply chain sustainability risks
Managing operational costs while transitioning to sustainable practices
Ensuring access to cost-effective renewable energy sources​
Embracing Opportunities

Identifying Impact Opportunities

  • Regulatory Compliance Simplification: Streamlining climate-related disclosures for frameworks like SEC and CSRD through structured, platform-driven data collection and reporting.
  • Enhanced Carbon Accounting: Automating the measurement of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across facilities to improve accuracy and reporting efficiency, and getting deeper insights with a double materiality assessment.
  • Set Measurable Goals: Define specific, time-bound sustainability targets that are scientifically backed and achievable, avoiding vague or overly ambitious claims.
  • Circular Economy Integration: Optimizing recycled aluminum usage and tracking material flows to reduce resource waste
  • Value Chain Accountability: Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure sustainability efforts are consistent throughout the value chain.
  • Energy Optimization: Identifying energy efficiency upgrades across production sites using data-driven insights from the platform.

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What you can do with Sprih

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