Porsche and Norsk Hydro are collaborating to reduce the carbon footprint of aluminium in the automotive supply chain. The goal is to achieve a CO2-free supply chain of aluminium supplied to Porsche and its suppliers by 2030. To achieve this, Porsche will use Hydro Reduxa 4.0, a low-carbon primary material produced with renewable energy, to reduce the production of the aluminium used by 60% less CO2 emissions by 2025. Barbara Frenkel, Member of the Executive Board for Procurement at Porsche AG, stated that “Aluminium and materials for battery production play a key role in our sustainability strategy.
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Moreover, the companies are planning to create a value chain for battery materials and their recycling. Hilde Merete Aasheim, President and CEO of Hydro, said that the industry needs to collaborate to create emission-free supply chains, and they are pleased to work with Porsche, a pioneer in the creation of a nearly carbon-free car. In December 2022, Mercedes-Benz had already partnered with Hydro in an aluminium cooperation, since it is proportionally the most widely used material in many vehicles. Mercedes CTO Markus Schäfer explained the partnership, saying that the material is becoming increasingly important in electric cars since aluminium components are generally lighter.
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The collaboration between Porsche and Norsk Hydro is a significant step forward in reducing the carbon footprint of the automotive industry. The aluminium supply chain’s decarbonization is critical to achieving carbon neutrality in the manufacturing of electric cars. This partnership will undoubtedly inspire other industry players to follow suit and collaborate to create emission-free supply chains.
