The companies of the Capital Group of Grupa KĘTY S.A. have been reasonably using raw materials needed for production, striving to achieve optimal and effective solutions ensuring respect for natural resources.
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GRI 301-1
The objective is to promote sustainable development by way of minimised consumption of primary raw materials, and increased share of recycled materials in products.
Most of the materials are purchased in Poland and the EU countries.
Materials suppliers are subject to regular assessment, based on the assumed methods, which promotes partners following the sustainability idea.
As regards our products, we apply a product life cycle approach, focusing on the search for new applications. In that area, we conduct our own research and collaborate with scientific centres. The control of raw materials consumption takes place in accordance with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard requirements.
Due to the specific nature of the Group production segments, the list of materials consumed is highly diverse.
EPS
Due to the specific nature of the Group production segments, the list of materials consumed is highly diverse. The raw materials used by the EPS include aluminium, alloy components, and aluminium scrap.
From them, the Segment manufactures billets, which are the input material for the profiles extrusion process.
The remelting process uses aluminium scrap originating at the Group companies and purchased from the market. Owing to limited capacity of the in-house foundry, billets are also purchased from external suppliers.
ASS
The basic raw materials used by the ASS include: aluminium, steel, zinc alloy, chemical agents for the treatment of aluminium, glass, separators, plastic pellets and powder coatings.
These materials are used by the ASS plants to manufacture window-and-door systems, façade systems, roller shutter profiles and boxes, roller-shutters, gates and accessories for PVC, wood and aluminium joinery.
FPS
The materials used by the FPS include: granulated plastic (PP, PE, PA, EVOH, etc.), aluminium foils, paper, plastic films (OPP, PET, PE, PA, etc.), paints, lacquers, adhesives and solvents.
These materials are used to manufacture multi-layer plastic films, including high-barrier films, single- and multi-layer flexible laminates, including printed or coated ones.
Prior to their purchase raw materials are verified for compliance with the requirements of the Food Law.
The engagement of Grupa KĘTY in conforming with the circular economy idea, by way of using scrapped materials in the process of billets casting, is reflected in changed materials consumption. The quantity of scrap purchased and recovered in 2023 in the process of remelting increased by 1,605 tons (+5%) y/y.
This resulted in limited purchase of primary aluminium and alloy components by 1,006 tons (-5%) y/y. The share of scrap in the production charge of soft-alloy billets increased from 70.5% to 74%. The result brings us closer to the attainment of one of our strategic goals.
Larger quantity of billets purchased for the extrusion process by 4,500 tons (7%) is related to extended profiles production, mainly as a result of commissioning a new press line of 2,000 tons.
At the FPS the quantities of most of the materials consumed dropped, except for paper, and PP and PET films. The recorded decrease refers to the consumption of high-emission laminates, paints and varnishes, as well as adhesives, with shift to paper-based and refined paper packaging, or film packaging of homogeneous and thinner structure, which is easy to recycle.
The differences in materials consumption at the ASS compared to the preceding year, as well as increased consumption of glass for over 800 tons, and limited consumption of steel by 300 tons resulted from product changes owing to engagement in the construction of a series environmentally-certified prestigious structures.
Materials consumption in 2022 and 2023, by type and weight
| Capital Group | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Change y/y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Mg | 17,475 | 16,581 | -5% |
| Aluminium scrap | Mg | 31,606 | 33,211 | 5% |
| External aluminium billets, of which: | Mg | 71,994 | 78,909 | 10% |
| Companies located in Poland | Mg | 68,386 | 72,935 | 7% |
| Other locations | Mg | 3,608 | 5,974 | 66% |
| Paints, lacquers, adhesives | Mg | 7,012 | 6,864 | -2% |
| Aluminium foil | Mg | 3,943 | 3,866 | -2% |
| PP, PET, and PVC film | Mg | 4,635 | 4,817 | 4% |
| Plastic granulates | Mg | 77,185 | 70,721 | -8% |
| Paper | Mg | 10,764 | 11,274 | 5% |
| Other external aluminium semi-products, of which | Mg | 33,230 | 26,244 | -21% |
| Companies located in Poland | Mg | 31,571 | 23,800 | -25% |
| Other locations | Mg | 1,659 | 2,445 | 47% |
| Powder coatings | Mg | 1,390 | 1,337 | -4% |
| Plastic granulates | Mg | 871 | 1,116 | 28% |
| Chemical substances | Mg | 2,797 | 2,539 | -9% |
| Glass | Mg | 751 | 1,580 | 110% |
| Steel | Mg | 988 | 672 | -32% |
| Separators | Mg | 2,522 | 2,281 | -10% |
| Grupa KĘTY S.A. | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | Change y/y |
| Aluminium | Mg | 17,475 | 16,581 | -5% |
| Alloy components | Mg | 644 | 532 | -17% |
| Master alloys | Mg | 1,078 | 1,681 | 56% |
| Aluminium scrap | Mg | 31,606 | 33,211 | 5% |
| Imported billets | Mg | 68,386 | 72,935 | 7% |