Novelis helps us create long-term personal success through homeownership

Having Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum, as an Atlanta Habitat partner has changed the lives of families seeking homeownership. As Novelis celebrates the 10th anniversary of its global volunteer month this October, Atlanta Habitat is reflecting on the company’s impact.

Over the past 10 years, Novelis has directly helped 13 families create financial security through homeownership, and has helped raise funds for future homes, as part of its collective $1.66M investment in Atlanta Habitat families. In addition to its financial contributions, Novelis’ engagement has steadily grown as well. We can count on Novelis employee-volunteers to join us on chilly days in October to build alongside homebuyers during the company’s annual volunteer month; oversee the mass collection of aluminum cans during games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and across Atlanta to fund the Recycle for Good house sponsorship, and to support Atlanta Habitat’s special programs, including major fundraising events.Their passion for advancing recycling and supporting its communities combined years ago in perhaps an expected way, to establish the Recycle for Good program. For every three million aluminum cans collected across Atlanta, Novelis pays the value forward to completely fund a Habitat home on Atlanta’s westside.Together with Novelis, we are making a difference for our homebuyers, our community and the planet.

Additionally, Atlanta Habitat has enjoyed the presence of Novelis executives serving on its board of directors and advisory council. In 2021, we welcomed Novelis’ Senior Vice President of Global Can Sales, Greg Schlicht, to the board.

As we build this October with Novelis volunteers alongside homebuyer Brittany, Atlanta Habitat is inspired by the contributions the company, its volunteers and its partners continue to make annually.

Recycle for Good: Using Recycled Aluminum to Advance Affordable Housing

In 2017, Novelis employee volunteers hammered alongside homebuyer Rashawn Medley to build her home on Atlanta’s westside. This first “Recycle for Good” Habitat home was fully funded through the value of recycling aluminum cans, and is an ongoing collaboration among Atlanta Habitat, Novelis and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In turn, it has inspired a broader program with Habitat International where affiliates across the U.S. and Canada can receive grants from Novelis by initiating community can recycling campaigns.

Novelis has a special relationship with Shawn that endures today. “Novelis is like family to me. I love that we have stayed in touch long after my house dedication. I have been invited to join them at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to talk about recycling, and I speak with them often,” says Shawn. “Being an Atlanta Habitat homeowner has opened up a whole new world to me. Having Novelis in my life is one of my many blessings since becoming a homeowner.”