Prysmian and Rio Tinto have announced a partnership to provide low-carbon aluminum for Amazon's data center construction. Aluminum production is energy-intensive and a significant source of industrial emissions, so this move signals a shift toward cleaner materials in large-scale infrastructure projects. While the article does not provide specific details on the emissions reduction or the exact sourcing method, it highlights a growing trend of tech companies seeking lower-carbon inputs for their expanding data center footprints. This partnership could set a precedent for other industrial supply chains. For those tracking decarbonization in the built environment, this is a notable development because it addresses the embodied carbon in construction materials, not just operational energy use.
