Environmental protection at the sites

Here you will find detailed information on the environmental protection activities of Aurubis at the individual sites

Home Responsibility Environment and Climate Environmental protection at the sites

We are a global leader in environmental protection and energy efficiency and, as an energy-intensive company in the base materials industry, are aware of our responsibility for the environment and the climate. Using state-of-the-art technology, we minimize our ecological footprint.

Aurubis products make a key contribution to the energy transition and to improving people's CO2 balance in their everyday lives.

 

Aurubis AG, Hamburg

The largest site and the Group headquarters are located in Hamburg.

Aurubis Bulgaria, Pirdop

The site in Bulgaria is our link to the Southeast European markets.

Aurubis AG, Lünen

The Group's recycling center is located in Lünen near Dortmund and processes complex recycling materials.

Aurubis Belgium nv/sa

Olen is located in Belgium and is a key Group site for the Western European markets.

Aurubis Stolberg GmbH & Co. KG

Aurubis Stolberg supplies strip, foil and shaped wire for a variety of different applications.

Aurubis Buffalo Inc.

Aurubis Buffalo produces copper and brass plate, which is used to manufacture roofing copper and brass hose nozzles.

Aurubis Finland Oy

Aurubis produces an extensive portfolio of rolled products made of copper and copper alloys in Pori.

Aurubis Netherlands B.V.

Aurubis produces an extensive portfolio of rolled products made of copper and copper alloys.

Aurubis Italia srl

The only copper rod producer in Southern Italy is located in Avellino.

Peute Baustoff GmbH

The key business of Peute Baustoffe is the production and marketing of mineral granules and armourstones.

CABLO Metall-Recycling & Handel GmbH

Cablo is our specialist for separating metal and plastic and recycling cable in particular.

RETORTE

The 100 % Aurubis subsidiary RETORTE is located in Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz.

E.R.N. Elektro-Recycling Nord GmbH

E.R.N. is specialised in the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment of all kinds.

Metallo Belgium N.V., Beerse

Beerse excels in recycling and refining non-ferrous metals, metal products, and minerals

Metallo Spain S.L.U., Berango

 With about 90 employees, the site focuses on complex recycling materials to produce black copper, solder, and minerals.

Environmental Protection - Facts & Figures

You can see our achievements in environmental protecion since 2000 in the following graphic.


Facts & Figures: Achievements in Environmental Protection

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Your Contact

Dr. Karin Hinrichs-Petersen

Head of Environmental Protection Phone: +49 40 7883-3609
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