Further Information
- As different aluminium-producing countries have different fuels which dominate their industries, some countries & regions have much higher carbon emissions than others per tonne of aluminium produced.
- There are many factors which determine the ultimate carbon footprint of a product, so comparing different products at a high level is often not an accurate way to assess environmental impact. Conducting a complete Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), like this one, is the best way.
- Factors that can influence the carbon footprint of a product include:-