When climate change hits close to home

Growing up in the Bahamas gave Stuart Hanna an early understanding of what climate change can mean in people’s everyday lives. Today, as a Supply Chain Analyst at Gränges, that experience continues to shape how he thinks about sustainability, responsibility and the choices we make for the future.


For Stuart Hanna, sustainability has never been an abstract concept. Growing up in a country particularly vulnerable to climate change made him aware from an early age that today’s choices can have consequences far into the future.

“We were taught that the consequences of climate change could be existential. This gave me a mindset of thinking about sustainability in every aspect of life. Whether it is the products I purchase, the resources I use, or the decisions I make, I try to consider the full life cycle.”

When climate change became personal
That understanding became even more tangible when Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas in 2019. Stuart Hanna remembers helicopters flying overhead as sick and injured people were transported to hospital. The hurricane killed and displaced many Bahamians, including people he knew personally.

“For me, sustainability is not just about making environmentally conscious choices. It is about taking responsibility for the long-term impact of those choices.”

From responsibility to action
Today, Stuart Hanna brings that perspective to his work at Gränges, where he works with colleagues and customers across regions. He sees a clear connection between his personal values and Gränges’ sustainability ambitions.

At Gränges, that responsibility translates into action across the value chain. With a goal to reach net-zero by 2040, the company is increasing the use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium, investing in recycling and decarbonization, and developing circular solutions together with customers and suppliers.

Seeing ambitions turn into measurable progress gives Stuart Hanna hope for the future. “When we work together with purpose, we can create meaningful change for the future. Sustainability is everybody’s business!”

October, 2026