Carbon Neutral Initiatives
September 28, 2026
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
Hydro and Chanel Fragrance and Beauty have signed a deal to develop low-carbon aluminum packaging for the beauty and fragrance industry.
Under the agreement, the two companies will work to develop solutions for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging whose carbon footprint will approach 3.0 kilograms of CO2 equivalent per kilogram of aluminum by 2030.
General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle will feature a front bumper system made with Hydro CIRCAL.
Century Aluminum's memorandum with Brimstone adds to efforts to expand domestic alumina supply as imports continue to dominate the US market.
The upgrades are expected to increase capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons, the company said in an announcement.
Rio Tinto's aluminum supply agreement with Prysmian highlights tightening redraw rod availability in North America as tariffs, smelter closures and cable demand reshape supply.