The partnership aligns with Hydro’s commitment to helping U.S. manufacturers meet sustainability goals through innovative solutions, such as low-carbon aluminum made from recycled materials.
By joining SP, Hydro aims to work closely with other members to advance sustainable practices across supply chains, and support the industry’s push toward decarbonization and circularity.
“Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, and products made from it are as good as new, but far too much of it ends up in landfills. In an unpredictable world, we need more resilient value chains to ensure safe and reliable streams of raw materials. Joining the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment means we can empower automakers to go greener and work together to keep more aluminum scrap domestically to build American cars and trucks for the future. We look forward to collaborating with SP members to advance more sustainable practices that helps them increase value and meet their sustainability goals,” says Duncan Pitchford, President of Hydro Aluminum Metals USA.
The automotive industry is a significant consumer of aluminum, particularly as lightweight materials play an increasing role in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Hydro’s inclusion in SP underscores the company’s dedication to supporting automakers’ U.S. manufacturing facilities with innovative, sustainable and transparent materials.
“We are excited to welcome Hydro to the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. They bring extensive expertise in low-carbon aluminum and recycling solutions, which will help SP members achieve their shared vision of creating a more sustainable automotive supply chain,” said Kellen Mahoney, Director of SP.
Hydro is committed to delivering products that meet rigorous sustainability standards. Present throughout the entire aluminum supply chain, the company provides dependable deliveries and high-quality production at every step, providing clear, mine-to-metal footprint data. This contributes to SP’s efforts in creating sustainable and circular supply chains.
Hydro is the largest producer of aluminum billet and extrusions in the U.S, producing over 1 million metric tonnes of recycling based billet from scrap generated in America.
Hydro is a leading global aluminum and renewable energy company, committed to a sustainable future. With more than a century of experience in renewable energy and technology, Hydro provides low-carbon aluminum and recycling solutions to industries worldwide
In North America, Hydro is the largest provider of aluminum billet and extrusions with over 6,000 employees. Hydro Aluminum Metals is a provider of recycling based aluminum metal billets, while Hydro Extrusions provides high-quality extruded profiles. Hydro’s operations include three dedicated aluminum recycling facilities and more than 20 extruded products manufacturing locations and eight casting facilities. In addition, Hydro operates two dedicated R&D centers in Michigan, the center of U.S. automotive manufacturing.
Since 2002, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has been a leadership forum for global vehicle manufacturers, and their large and small suppliers to work together to improve the environmental sustainability and business value of the global automotive & mobility supply chain.
Published: December 17, 2024