Alcoa and Prysmian reinforce focus on sustainability by extending Ecolum® partnership and using electric trucks in transport

Alcoa and Prysmian, a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, reinforced their mutual focus on sustainability by extending their supply agreement for Alcoa’s low-carbon EcoLum® aluminum through 2026. A key milestone in this collaboration is the adoption of electric trucks for the last leg of EcoLum® deliveries from Alcoa’s warehouse in Rotterdam to Prysmian’s facility in Delft, the Netherlands. 

The agreement is particularly important in enabling Prysmian’s access to low-carbon aluminum amid global challenges and increasing demand for the metal, which is essential as Europe seeks to deliver the energy transition in the most sustainable way. Alcoa’s EcoLum® aluminum rod has an emissions intensity that is one-third the industry average; it will be used for conductor cables, contributing to various electrification projects supported by Prysmian across Europe. 

“As the demand for sustainable and green solutions continues to rise, securing a reliable supply of low-carbon aluminum is essential to supporting Europe’s ongoing energy transition and energy security,” said Laura Colli, Prysmian’s Chief Purchasing Officer. “Our strategic partnerships with key suppliers like Alcoa enable us to effectively navigate current geopolitical and global challenges, ensuring the continued fulfillment of both our sustainability objectives and market demands.” 

The supply agreement aligns with Prysmian’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035 and also advances Alcoa’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The EcoLum® aluminum rod will be produced in Alcoa’s facility in Fjarðaál, Iceland, which has been recognized for its sustainability leadership. 

“Our mission is to provide low-carbon aluminum from mine to metal,” said Alcoa Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Renato Bacchi. “This collaboration shows how to meet customer demand for the metal and drive emissions reductions in more steps of the value chain.” 

All EcoLum® deliveries from Alcoa’s warehouse in Rotterdam to Prysmian’s facility in Delft will be made exclusively using electric trucks. This agreement is strengthened with the support of Breytner, a leading Dutch provider of electric trucking solutions that’s recognized for its expertise in zero emission logistics services. 

“Both Alcoa and Prysmian are dedicated to reducing CO2 emissions and leading the way in sustainable practices,” says Maria Cristina Bifulco, Chief Investor Relations, Sustainability and Communication Officer of Prysmian. “By integrating EV trucks into our logistics, we are taking significant steps toward a greener future, demonstrating that where you source your materials from truly matters.” 

Read Prysmian Netherlands’s story for more details on its use of EV trucks and its roadmap to Net Zero. 

1. Prysmian Climate Change Ambition guidelines 
2. Prysmian Achieves 2024 EV Transport Goals and Sets Ambitious Targets for 2025.