RAI partner Schüco UK introduces Schüco low carbon aluminium as standard across all aluminium profiles
Schüco UK is advancing its sustainability strategy with the introduction of Schüco Low Carbon Aluminium as the standard material for all aluminium profiles supplied in the UK and Ireland. This change, which was effective from 1st April 2026, represents a significant step towards greener, more responsible manufacturing, dramatically cutting the environmental footprint of Schüco aluminium systems, empowering customers and the wider construction industry to accelerate progress toward ambitious carbon‑reduction targets.
Schüco Low Carbon Aluminium profiles have a GWP value of 3.84 kg CO2e/kg. This is achieved through the use of materials with recycled content or green energy during production. Compared to standard Schüco aluminium profiles, profiles made from Schüco Low Carbon Aluminium save around 3.27 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of aluminium profile – that’s around 46% of CO2 saved. The company aims to continuously improve our supply chain to lower these values even more in the future.
Managing Director of Schüco UK, Benedikt Herweg commented “This is an important milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable built environment. By making Schüco Low Carbon Aluminium our standard material, we are giving our partners the confidence that they can reduce embodied carbon without compromising on quality”. With this change, Schüco UK continues to strengthen its long-term sustainability strategy and leadership in low‑impact, high‑performance façade solutions.
