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    Sustainability

    At Capral, we care for the environment and our sustainable future.

    Making positive choices for the environment and broader society

    Capral will continue to act wisely to make positive choices for the environment and broader society while working in the best interests of our stakeholders and customers.

    We are committed to our Sustainability Roadmap and the adaption of transformational sustainability projects, which will reduce our carbon footprint, supporting our goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050.

    Net Zero Commitment

    Capral is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. This commitment is vital to addressing climate change impacts, enhancing circularity, being nature-positive and ensuring human rights across our supply chain. Capral will work to achieve operational efficiencies and develop a practical Green House Gas Emission reduction pathway facilitated by technological advancement to fulfil our commitment.

    Read our Net Zero Commitment media release

    Sustainability Roadmap

    Launched in 2022, the Capral Sustainability Roadmap is a grassroots program focused on engaging the hearts and minds of our people to encourage them to make more sustainable choices every day.

    The program currently has four focus areas Energy, Waste, Paper and Purchasing and will be expanded in future years to encompass critical areas aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    Managed through Capral’s Integrated Management System (IMS), the Sustainability Roadmap is an integral part of our IMS program, with quarterly audits to report on behavioural changes and impact reductions.

    LocAL

    LocAl® is a lower-carbon primary aluminium option available across Capral’s locally manufactured extruded aluminium products. Providing Australian manufacturers access to cleaner, greener, more sustainable aluminium for their projects.

    The LocAl® offer includes two lower carbon aluminium options: LocAl® Green with carbon emissions of 8kg CO2e/kg Al* and LocAl® Super Green at 4kg CO2e/kg Al* – amongst the lowest carbon aluminium available globally.

    This is a strategic initative for Capral, driven by our desire to make lower Carbon aluminium accessible to Australian manufacturers.

    Learn more about LocAL

    ESG Management & Planning

    Capral’s ESG Management Practices concentrate on biodiversity, water stewardship, and waste management. Our plans aim to minimize environmental impact, manage alien species, and preserve biodiversity. It emphasises water conservation, assessing water catchment and areas of influence, and monitoring water withdrawal.

    Every site has implemented hazard management strategies to address fire, flooding, dust generation, air and odour pollution, noise, and hazardous waste. A stormwater management plan has been established to ensure proper operation and site drainage management. Waste management focuses on minimising waste, increasing recycling rates, and transitioning to a circular economy. ESG Plans also addresses social concerns by respecting no-go areas, protected areas, archaeological sites, and indigenous populations.

    Governance measures are addressed, including emergency preparedness and pollution incident response management. Training, testing, and communication are essential for maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible operation.

    Learn more

    Need ASI Certified Aluminium? Capral Can Do

    Capral is committed to responsible sourcing, and with ASI (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative) Certification, we’re providing aluminium that meets rigorous environmental, social, and governance standards.

    UN Goals

    Capral supports the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasises integrating sustainable principles into our operations. We acknowledge that reducing our CO2 emissions in line with the targets of the Paris Agreement and supporting the UN SDGs will help to achieve our strategic goals and improve business performance. Across our business, we actively incorporate four SDGs into our company values and daily activities.