Aurubis is one of the most environmentally friendly copper smelters in the world.

Efficient new process technology and innovative techniques to protect the environment are used. The Environmental Protection sector at Aurubis has decades of experience in applying emission reduction measures.

With this corporate philosophy and a constant high level of capital expenditure, Aurubis has achieved a leading position globally.
 
The figure above illustrates this by showing the sulfur dioxide emissions compared to other primary copper producers.