is reflected in Austal’s downstream Scope 3 emissions. Matthew Klingberg explains, “Austal’s downstream Scope 3 emissions are also our customers’ Scope 1 emissions. When we actively make decisions to reduce the emissions associated with the materials we use to construct our vessels, by sourcing LocAl® Green aluminium from Capral, we are delivering a far more sustainable solution to our customers.”
Austal is committed to reducing the footprint of the aluminium used in its vessels, including through sourcing “green aluminium”, noting that sourcing flexibility is restricted due to Austal’s requirement for specific grades of marine quality aluminium.
“When we introduced LocAl® Green Aluminium in October 2022, we knew that organisations like Austal had a requirement for more sustainable aluminium options supplied locally within Australia. At eight kilograms of carbon emissions per kilogram of aluminium, the LocAl® Green offer has substantially lower carbon emissions than the current global average for primary aluminium. It gives Australian shipbuilders like Austal an important opportunity to make more responsible procurement decisions when they source extruded aluminium,” adds Luke Hawkins, Division General Manager of Industrial and Supply Chain.
Austal understands that sustainability goes beyond material choices and extends to every aspect of its operations. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency in its manufacturing processes.
Additionally, Austal has invested in energy-efficient equipment and technologies to optimise its manufacturing processes. By adopting advanced technologies and innovative practices, the company minimises waste, reduces energy consumption, and improves overall operational efficiency.
“Implementing environmental stewardship is increasingly important to align with regulatory requirements, safeguard our business reputation and address our stakeholder expectations. Austal seeks to manage the environmental impact of our operations and products and contributing to the global transition to a low-carbon economy,” states Neil Formosa, Strategic Procurement Manager.
In addition to the lower carbon content of LocAl® supplied by Capral, responsible sourcing is also important to Austal. In 2023, Capral became the first Australian aluminium extruder to be certified under the ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody (CoC) V2 for the extrusion, warehousing and distribution of aluminium products and services. The certifications apply to all of Capral’s 26 facilities, which are composed of mills, distribution centres, and trade centres, and are spread across every state and territory in Australia.
These certifications recognise Capral’s commitment to responsible production, sourcing, and management of aluminium products.
“Capral’s ASI certification provides us assurance that the materials we source from them have been responsibly produced at every stage in the value chain,” adds Neil.
Austal's Next Generation 102m trimaran under construction. Photo by AUSTAL:
austal.com/image-library/
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