50 years of innovation at C-TEC
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Delphine Dahan-KocherCorporate Communications U.S.
Constellium celebrates 50 years of innovation at C-TEC, its state-of-the art research and technology center
Our role
Aluminium is the world’s third most abundant element and a vital material in 21st century manufacturing. Here, we explain the various stages of production and outline our role in the process. We are committed to improving the overall footprint of aluminium’s life-cycle and to creating value for customers, suppliers and society.
1 - Extraction, refining and smelting
Extraction, refining and smelting are production steps which create value for raw material suppliers and local communities.
Extraction, refining and smelting can also have impacts related to biodiversity and human rights in bauxite mining, waste management in alumina refining and greenhouse gas emissions in aluminium smelting. As a buyer of slabs, billets and ingots, we have developed our own responsible purchasing policy. However, we recognize that this is not enough to cover the whole value chain. This is why we became a founding member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.
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