As one of the best-known flat rolled aluminium manufacturers in Europe, Assan Alüminyum is guided by values such as reliability, flexibility, innovation and sustainability. The company leads the industry with its commitment to environmentally friendly technologies and renewable energy initiatives.
Assan Alüminyum presents a range of new, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly products that have emerged from innovative R&D studies. The products are increasingly made from made from recycled raw materials and demonstrate the company's commitment to the circular economy. Assan Alüminyum strives to minimise environmental impact and maximise resource efficiency in order to New standards in sustainable aluminium production to set.
Investment in the production of renewable energies is at the centre of the sustainability strategy. Assan Alüminyum is endeavouring to offset its Scope 2 emissions and reduce its carbon footprint. CO2-footprint in all areas of production, to be in line with its commitment to environmental protection.
„The performance standards of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) guide our sustainability journey. Our operations are subject to rigorous audits in line with these global sustainability principles to ensure transparency and accountability in all areas of our business.“
Göksal Güngör, General Manager of Assan Alüminyum
This commitment is reflected in the remarkable CDP rating of B and emphasises robust management of climate-related risks and opportunities, water security and deforestation.
Assan Alüminyum is also strongly committed to the packaging industry as one of the two largest aluminium foil manufacturers in Europe with an annual foil production capacity of 130,000 tonnes. Aluminium foil contributes to the sustainability of packaging products as it is 100 percent recyclable, lightweight and impermeable. By using appropriate packaging solutions, the aluminium foil increases the Resource efficiency and extending the shelf life of food. These properties make aluminium an indispensable component in the realisation of sustainable packaging solutions.
The K-STAR supplier sustainability programme was recently introduced throughout the Kibar Group, which includes Assan Alüminyum as a wholly owned subsidiary. The programme aims to strengthen sustainability commitments and build a greener future together with stakeholders. The initiative strives to, Minimise social and environmental impacts, by promoting the introduction and implementation of sustainability principles among all business partners.
Recently, Assan Alüminyum received a „green“ loan of 90 million US dollars from the IFC for sustainable investments. These funds are aimed at serving the company's strategic markets, such as the packaging industry, and creating a sustainable ecosystem.
