Circular

Gränges is committed to circularity, integrating practices in its operations to keep materials and resources in use for as long as possible through recycling, reuse, design and circular business models.

Increased recycling drives decarbonization

Focusing on circularity is essential to decarbonizing the aluminium value chain. By increasing the use of recycled aluminium Gränges reduces its dependency on carbon-intensive raw material and enables a closed-loop production model. With up to 95 percent less energy required than primary production, recycled aluminium offers an effective path to lower carbon emissions and drive more sustainable operations across the industry.

Record-high recycling volumes

In 2025, Gränges achieved 300 ktonnes of recycled aluminium, representing a 6.4x increase from the 2017 baseline. This success was driven by strong recycling partnerships, product development and increased recycling capacity. Gränges experiences a tougher scrap market with strong demand and increased prices on clean scrap, which may impact Gränges’ transition to net-zero negatively. The company will continue to focus on long-term partnerships to secure access to recycled aluminium.

Partnership to secure low-carbon primary aluminium

Expanding the sourcing of low-carbon primary aluminium is a key driver for reducing scope 3 emissions. Gränges relies on the primary aluminium sector’s transitioning to low-carbon products and production to reach its net-zero goal. Availability currently varies by geography and renewable energy conditions. To increase the use of low-carbon primary aluminium, Gränges focuses on long-term supplier partnerships.

Innovation to improve recycling rate

Gränges focuses on alloy design and innovation to improve recycling rates and alloy recyclability, enabling the use of both pre- and post-consumer scrap. The company collaborates with customers in key markets to develop circular alloys that meet sustainability requirements. During 2025, Gränges’ continued to execute on product development projects with the result of significant reduction of primary aluminium use enabling a higher share of recycled aluminium in Gränges' products.

Targets 2030

500 ktonnes
Volume sourced recycled aluminium

Results 2025

300 ktonnes
Volume sourced recycled aluminium

45 %
Share of sourced recycled aluminium