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Reduce the carbon footprint of your applications – without compromising on quality and performance.

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Build the future: with low-carbon aluminum profiles from Bosch Rexroth

FRAME YOUR FACTORY –
with low-carbon aluminum profiles

The industry is changing: Resource scarcity, rising energy prices and stricter carbon tariffs, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), demand sustainable action. Companies are facing the challenge of adapting their processes to reconcile environmental responsibility with economic efficiency.

At Bosch Rexroth, we are proceeding step by step in our efforts to make our products and processes more resource-efficient. For over 40 years, we have been developing aluminum profiles that meet the most exacting demands in terms of quality and flexibility. With the introduction of low-carbon aluminum profiles as the new standard in our modular profile system, we are opening a new chapter that combines technological excellence with unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Our low-carbon aluminum profiles retain the proven strength of our system: the world's largest selection of aluminum profiles. They enable tailored and efficient solutions for machine frames, safety fences, ergonomic workplaces, or a lean material supply. Plan and realize your projects while reducing the carbon footprint of your solutions.

Your benefits at a glance

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Optimize your supply chain today. Secure your future.

  • Financial security & resilience: Gain planning security in the face of rising carbon taxation, e.g. due to CBAM requirements, and protect yourself from unexpected costs.
  • Sustainability & transparency: Meet your own sustainability targets, secure advantages for future requirements, and use PCF data for a transparent life cycle assessment.

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Secure a competitive advantage. Conquer new markets.

  • Brand image: Position yourself as a pioneer with future-oriented products and set yourself apart from the competition.
  • New customer segments: Reach previously untapped target groups, increase your chance of winning new orders, and secure crucial advantages for sustainable growth.

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Retain established quality levels. Reduce your carbon footprint.

  • Proven quality: Benefit from the same technical performance and durability of our aluminum profiles – as you have come to expect for your applications. At the same time, you will save almost 50%¹ CO₂ compared to the European average for primary aluminum.

Full transparency for your carbon footprint

Future-proof solutions start with the right information. Our digital backbone is made up of a central database that maps each of our products as a digital twin. For you, this means that all relevant technical data is available as and when you need it.

We provide transparent PCF (product carbon footprint) values for all our standard components. Utilize these exclusive product carbon footprint calculations for a transparent carbon footprint.

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CO₂ savings compared

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  • Workstation made of aluminum profiles

    Workstation

    CO₂ reduction in figures

  • Rack made of aluminum profiles

    Lean rack

    CO₂ reduction in figures

Workstation made of aluminum profiles
Workstation made of aluminum profiles

Workstation

CO₂ reduction in figures

When it comes to calculating the CO₂ reduction, the proportion of aluminum in the workstation is relevant. A typical workstation such as this (1000 mm wide, 600 mm deep) has an aluminum content of 34.3 kg. With our low-carbon aluminum profiles (raw material ≤ 5 kg CO₂eq/kg Al), we achieve enormous CO₂ savings compared to conventional aluminum:

  • Almost 50%¹ less compared to EU average primary aluminum, which is calculated at 9.7 kg CO₂eq/kg Al²: CO₂ reduction in this example -161 kg CO₂.
  • More than 66% less compared to the global average of 14.8 kg CO₂eq/kg Al³: CO₂ reduction in this example -336 kg CO₂.

With 10 workstations from Bosch Rexroth, a saving of 1.6 t CO₂ is achieved – comparable to the CO₂ absorption of 129 beech trees.⁴

Rack made of aluminum profiles
Rack made of aluminum profiles

Lean rack

CO₂ reduction in figures

When it comes to calculating the CO₂ reduction, the proportion of aluminum in the rack is relevant. A typical rack such as this (600 mm wide, 1600 mm deep, 1500 mm high) has an aluminum content of 43.2 kg. With our low-carbon aluminum profiles (raw material ≤ 5 kg CO₂eq/kg Al), we achieve enormous CO₂ savings compared to conventional aluminum:

  • Almost 50%¹ less compared to EU average primary aluminum, which is calculated at 9.7 kg CO₂eq/kg Al²: CO₂ reduction in this example -203 kg CO₂.
  • More than 66% less compared to the global average of 14.8 kg CO₂eq/kg Al³. CO₂ reduction in this example -423 kg CO₂.

With 10 lean racks from Bosch Rexroth, a saving of 2.03 t CO₂ is achieved – comparable to the CO₂ absorption of 162 beech trees.⁴

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1 We are reducing the product carbon footprint (PCF) of our aluminum profiles by using raw materials (billets) with a significantly lower PCF value (Scope 3 upstream) starting in 2025. These billets have a PCF of ≤ 5 kg CO₂eq/kg Al. This is almost 50% less than the European average of 9.7 kg CO₂eq/kg Al for primary aluminum used in Europe (European Aluminium, Environmental Profile Report, Nov. 2024).

2 European Aluminium, Environmental Profile Report, Nov. 2024.

3 International Aluminium Institute (IAI), 2023.

4 A beech tree absorbs 12.5 kg of CO₂ per year; CO₂ reduction in comparison to the EU average.

The Rexroth way: reducing the carbon footprint step by step

Due to its durability and complete recyclability, aluminum is key to a circular economy. And this is precisely where we come in: By reducing upstream CO₂ emissions in a targeted manner, we consistently improve resource efficiency. Learn how we are reducing the carbon footprint of our profiles step by step.

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Our ambition remains the same: to be the best in class

Our path to greater resource efficiency is a continuous process that began in 2021 with the establishment of a dedicated European supply chain. As a result, the carbon footprint of our primary material already equated to the European average of 9.7 kg CO₂eq/kg Al². For 2025, however, we have set ourselves the much more ambitious target of halving the carbon footprint of our raw material. And we are continuing down this path ...

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Responsible use of raw materials

We consider aluminum a key material for sustainable, future-oriented applications. With our low-carbon aluminum profiles, we are shaping the transition toward more responsible production. We are reducing our carbon footprint directly in our production processes by opting for renewable energy sources.

But that is only the beginning: With an increasing proportion of recycled aluminum, we will not only reduce our resource consumption, but also continuously improve our environmental footprint. We are actively shaping the future of low-emission products – piece by piece, and profile by profile.

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Working together for transparency

In addition, we ensure that our raw material is sourced from suppliers who demonstrably use renewable energy. We actively encourage our suppliers to disclose their emissions and to continuously reduce them. We work closely with our suppliers and employ high internal quality standards for verification. We thereby ensure that our commitment to sustainability permeates the entire supply chain.

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Your perfect partner

We believe that true change results from the interplay between innovation and reliable partnerships. Use our expertise to improve your carbon footprint: Our low-carbon aluminum profiles are the perfect solution for your individual applications. We see ourselves as your long-term partner for the safe supply of low-carbon aluminum profiles, allowing you to achieve your company's emission reduction targets with maximum efficiency and reliability.

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Our commitment goes even further

But that is not all: Our vision inspires us to continuously improve the environmental footprint of our aluminum profiles. We are constantly researching and developing ways to further minimize CO₂ emissions. A key aspect of our future efforts is increasing the recycling rate and the efficient use of secondary aluminum, which will set new standards for our industry and thus ensure that we remain best in class in the future.

Any questions? We will be happy to answer them.

If you require detailed PCF values for your calculations, want to learn more about our low-carbon aluminum profiles, or would like further insights into our sustainability initiatives, we will be happy to assist you!