Against the backdrop of growing global attention to sustainable development, the sustainability of aluminum injection molding supply chain has become an important indicator of corporate competitiveness. By optimizing each link of the supply chain, not only can environmental impact be reduced, but also the corporate social responsibility image and market competitiveness can be enhanced.

Sustainability of raw material procurement

In the aluminum injection molding supply chain, raw material procurement is a key link. Selecting suppliers certified by the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) and ensuring that the source of aluminum materials meets environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is an important step in achieving sustainable procurement. For example, Ball Corporation plans to achieve 100% of aluminum from ASI-certified supply chains by 2030 and increase the recycled content of its products by working with suppliers. In addition, Novelis has increased the average recycled material content of its global products to 63% in fiscal 2024, and plans to increase the recycled material content to 75% by 2030, setting a benchmark for the industry.

Sustainability of the production process

The optimization of the production process is at the core of reducing environmental impact. Adopting a continuous production model and reducing interruptions and resource waste is an effective means to improve production efficiency and sustainability. In addition, Novelis promotes decarbonization of the smelting process by evaluating alternative fuels, clean electricity and carbon capture technologies, and maximizes recycling by optimizing process flows. These measures not only reduce carbon emissions, but also improve resource utilization.

Sustainability of transportation and distribution

In the transportation and distribution links, green logistics is the key to achieving sustainability. Tesla has significantly reduced carbon emissions during transportation by optimizing the supply chain layout, reducing transportation distances, and adopting electric vehicles and renewable energy. In addition, the use of digital management systems can monitor the carbon emissions of the supply chain in real time and help companies develop more efficient transportation strategies.

Supply chain transparency and circularity

Supply chain transparency is the basis for achieving sustainability. By drawing detailed supply chain maps, companies can track the source and flow of raw materials to ensure transparency and traceability of the supply chain. At the same time, promoting the development of a circular economy, such as recycling scrap aluminum and reusing it in production, can significantly reduce resource waste. Novelis optimizes process flows by upgrading sorting and separation technologies to meet the growing demand for raw materials.

The sustainability of the aluminum injection molding supply chain can be significantly improved by optimizing raw material procurement, production processes, transportation and distribution. This will not only help companies achieve their carbon neutrality goals, but also enhance their market competitiveness and brand value. In the future, we will continue to explore more innovative technologies, promote the green transformation of the supply chain, and contribute to the realization of global sustainable development goals.