At E-MAX, we see sustainability as the driving force behind progress. Since 1996, we’ve been committed to delivering innovative, high-quality, and environmentally friendly aluminium solutions. With our circular X-ECO alloy, renewable energy sources, and more efficient production techniques, we’re making great strides toward climate neutrality. In line with the European Green Deal, we aim to be fully CO₂-neutral by 2050. Our reduction plan – part of the Fit for 55% programme – aims to achieve a CO₂ reduction of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 2019.
Curious about the journey we’ve taken so far? Explore the timeline below to see our milestones and future plans for CO₂ reduction.
Three entrepreneurs make their dream come true. They start their own company, specialized in aluminium extrusion: E-MAX Sustainable Aluminium.
Discover the story of E-MAX.
Sustainability and CO₂ reduction become key priorities for E-MAX
E-MAX acquires the ALCOA foundry in Kerkrade to produce its own billets from recycled scrap.
After three years of internal research, E-MAX develops its own X-ECO alloy.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) researches the effects of recycling on billet performance. The result: properties are equivalent to those of primary aluminium.
E-MAX performs internal calculations to determine its carbon footprint.
The first measurement, conducted under supervision of DNV according to ISO14064, shows a carbon footprint of 3.90 tons of CO₂ per ton of aluminium billet.
E-MAX implements further optimisations to improve its processes.
E-MAX installs new furnaces in Kerkrade, leading to reduced gas consumption. Improved mixing of scrap and primary material increases the recycling rate.
At the E-MAX foundry, CO₂ emissions of 2.03 tons per ton of aluminium (billet) are now achievable.
Download the EPD certificate.
EPD verification has been carried out for four different alloys: Class 6060, X-ECO 6060Q, X-ECO 6060, and X-ECO 6063.
Read the interview with Hendrik Claes.
Future
E-MAX is committed to reducing its CO₂ emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 2019, aiming for 1.43 tons of CO₂ per ton of aluminium – a reduction of 63%.
E-MAX will achieve this by:
E-MAX aims to be climate neutral by 2050, meaning it will offset as much CO₂ as it emits. This includes:
– Research into hydrogen
– Research into electrification based on green energy
Renewable energy
E-MAX uses renewable energy sources, including a wind turbine since 2017 and solar panels on the maximum available roof surface at all locations. For example, E-MAX Dilsen currently covers 53% of its own electricity needs. In Kerkrade, E-MAX has begun installing solar panels, while the new furnaces installed in 2022 contribute to further gas reduction and are already prepared for future hydrogen use.
