International aluminium producer Hydro and the fragrance and cosmetics division of French luxury group Chanel have entered into a strategic partnership to develop low-carbon aluminium for fragrance, make-up and skincare packaging. The goal is aluminium packaging with a carbon footprint of around three kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per kilogram of aluminium by 2030, while meeting high standards for quality, performance and design. To achieve this, the partners intend, among other things, to improve traceability and use more aluminium recovered from post-consumer products. Although the luxury cosmetics sector accounts for only a small share of global aluminium volumes, its high standards for quality, design and traceability could, according to Hydro, drive innovation across the entire value chain. Further information …