Heat sinks from Alutronic are climate-friendly!
This will not only benefit future generations, but also Alutronic's operational efficiency. We support our customers in their endeavours to operate in a more climate-friendly way.
In brief, what has happened so far:
- Alutronic has been balancing its CO2e footprint annually since 2015
- We have been sourcing electricity from 100% renewable energies since 2015
- 2016 Energy audit in accordance with DIN EN 16247
- 2016-2019 Participation in REGINEE (Regional Energy Efficiency Network). Measures implemented to achieve a binding reduction of approx. 150 MWh/a in future (heating optimisation, anodising process, LED lighting, compressed air optimisation, etc.)
- 2017-2022 Support for forest conservation projects in Santa Maria (Brazil) by purchasing CO2e certificates for 4,000 tonnes of CO2e
- 2018-2024 Conversion of vehicle fleet from 1 to currently 6 EVs. 4 charging stations.
- 2015-2023 Increase in recycling rate of primary material. Reduction from 9kg to 5kg proportional CO2e footprint per kg of processed aluminium (9kg CO2e/kg extruded aluminium is EU average)
- 2015-2022 Reduction in the proportion of primary material (aluminium, extruded) from 93.3% to 85.1%.
- Over 4,000 reusable exchangeable crates in permanent customer circulation (EMV material)
A few facts about the CO2e footprint of heat sinks in electronics:
Machined, non-anodised heat sinks have the following average CO2e footprint:
- 50 kg CO2eper 1 kg aluminium heat sink (imported from Asia, by air)
- 30 kg CO2e per 1 kg aluminium heat sink (Asian import, sea route)
- 9 kg CO2e per 1 kg aluminium heat sink (Made in EU)
- 5 kg CO2e per 1 kg aluminium heat sink (Made by Alutronic)
How our customers benefit:
- Comprehensive advice on the CO2e footprint of your aluminium heat sinks
- Options for adjusting/optimising the CO2e footprint of your aluminium heat sinks
- Certified report on the CO2e footprint of your aluminium heat sinks
Why?
- Fairness: Quality of life is directly linked to climate and environment. We want to safeguard our high quality of life for future generations.
- Conviction: Acting ecologically also means acting economically
- Advantage: As an Alutronic customer, you have advantages! You reduce the CO2 balance of your product without additional costs. That has no economic effect? It is a sales argument. Fortunately, there are already many companies and decision-makers who are listening when it comes to climate protection.
- The good feeling: Not to be confused with a clear conscience! The good feeling comes from the fact that you don't just listen to the pessimistic assessments of scientists without doing anything.
