The companies state that when compared to primary aluminium produced in China, it results in an average carbon footprint reduction of 76%, citing the 2018 European Aluminium Environmental profile report and The International Aluminium Institute.

Axilone says it will utilize Aludium’s ‘certified and independently verified’ low-carbon aluminium for its cosmetic packaging components. ECO P7 Aluminium apparently generates less than 7 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of aluminium from raw material extraction through to delivery, achieved through a controlled production process and the selection of low-carbon primary aluminium.

The two companies say the GHG emissions produced by this aluminium are verified by a third party and certified in accordance with ISO-14067-1:2018 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol standards.

“We see it as our responsibility to identify more environmentally friendly aluminium and continuously work to optimize the life cycle of our packaging. This is why we are committed to introducing more sustainable materials to the market, with lower CO2 emissions,” explains Martin Haye, strategic & development director of Axilone Group.

“As a European leader in the beauty packaging sector, we must offer aluminium alloys that are both high-quality and sustainable, with a reduced carbon footprint. Partnering with Aludium’s ECO P7 aluminium allows us to meet this growing market demand,” comments David Gregorio, director of Axilone Metal.