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Industry Performance
Aluminum Extrusion Industry Sustainability Performance
Aluminum Extrusion Industry Sustainability Performance
While the use of Aluminum Extrusion can make substantial contributions to sustainability through recycling and the delivery of in-use carbon and fuel reductions in transportation and building applications, the industry also has a strong commitment to reduce the environmental impact of its own processes.
Reduced Energy Consumption & Emissions
Over the past 20 years, the North American aluminum industry has consistently improved its processes and reduced the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, per ton of aluminum produced.
According to a 2022 life cycle analysis of primary aluminum production by The Aluminum Association（https://www.aluminum.org/taxonomy/term/130）, the North American aluminum industry has reduced energy demand 27 percent and carbon footprint has been reduced 49 percent since 1991.
Industrial Energy Consumption