September, 2025

Assan Alüminyum’s Roadmap for a Greener Future

Assan Alüminyum’s Roadmap for a Greener Future

As one of Europe’s largest aluminium foil producers and a trusted supplier to the packaging sector, Assan Alüminyum understands that sustainability must be more than just a commitment — it must be an operational standard. With climate-conscious consumers and stricter regulations shaping the future of many industrial sectors, the company is actively reducing its carbon footprint through a comprehensive and forward-thinking Decarbonization Roadmap.

At the heart of this transformation lies clean energy. The company produces renewable energy at its hydroelectric and solar plants and fully offsets its market-based Scope 2 emissions through International Renewable Energy Certificates (IRECs). This ensures that its low-carbon aluminium products are aligned with evolving market expectations for climate-responsible packaging solutions.

“Our investment in renewable energy is not just an environmental or an economic choice, it’s a strategic one,” says General Manager Göksal Güngör. “We are one of the few flat rolled aluminium manufacturers with inhouse renewable energy power plants, allowing us to reduce our overall carbon footprint.”

The Decarbonization Roadmap 2050 outlines clear milestones: reducing carbon intensity to 7 tCO₂e/t by 2030, then further lowering it to 3 tCO₂e/t by 2035, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Assan Alüminyum supports these targets through data-driven execution and technological investments.

While the packaging industry is increasingly exploring new, innovative solutions, aluminium remains a vital material thanks to its unique sustainability attributes, including impermeability, lightweight strength, durability and infinite recyclability. In particular, aluminium foil plays a key role in extending shelf life by providing an effective barrier against light, oxygen, moisture and contaminants. This not only protects product quality and flavor but also contributes meaningfully to reducing food waste, a major global environmental challenge.

Assan Alüminyum also works closely with its suppliers through its parent company, the Kibar Group’s K-STAR Supplier Sustainability Program, encouraging improved ESG performance across the value chain. This collaborative approach reinforces the company’s broader responsibility toward sustainable sourcing and production.

Assan Alüminyum’s environmental leadership is independently recognized. The company holds the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard certification, affirming that its operations meet internationally recognized ESG criteria for the aluminium value chain. It also achieved a “B” rating from the CDP Climate Change Program, placing it above industry averages in climate transparency and risk management.

Whether reducing emissions, supporting biodiversity, or mitigating climate risks, Assan Alüminyum continues to lead by example.