ASI issues Provisional Certification against Performance Standard V2 to Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd.
Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been issued a Provisional Certification against the ASI Performance Standard V2 for the production of aluminium sheet and coil at its Gongyi Guandong Metal Technology Co., Ltd., facility and the sales office at Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd.
6 February 2024
Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been issued a Provisional Certification against ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) at its Gongyi Guandong Metal Technology Co., Ltd., facility in Gongyi City, Henan Province, China and its sales office, located in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China. The Provisional Certification is valid for the period of one year, during which the company can address the non-conformances assessed and subsequently seek full certification.Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been issued a Provisional Certification against the ASI Performance Standard V2 for the production of aluminium sheet and coil at its Gongyi Guandong Metal Technology Co., Ltd., facility and the sales office at Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. The facility’s products are used in aviation technology, electronic appliances, transportation, architectural decoration, food packaging and laser printing.
The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V2 defines environmental, social and governance principles and criteria, with the aim to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. It sets out 59 criteria under the three sustainability pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance, which address key issues such as biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples rights, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Provisional Certification serves as a strategic and flexible approach for aluminium sector actors to gain access to ASI’s sustainability standards framework, learn, and improve their practices over a defined period. It provides an opportunity for Members to commence their ASI Certification journey, while requiring a commitment to move towards Full Certification as soon as is practically possible.
The independent, third-party audit was carried out by Shanghai Kylin Certification Service Co., Ltd. A full listing of audit findings is available in the summary audit reports, linked below. Five minor non-conformances were noted under Criteria 1.1 Legal Compliance, 2.1c Environmental, Social, and Governance Policy (communication), 2.4 Responsible Sourcing, 3.4 Stakeholder complaints, grievances and requests for information, 11.4 OH&S performance. Two major non-conformances were identified under Criteria 10.7b Remuneration (method of payment) and 10.8 Working Time, resulting in a Certification with Provisional status of one year. Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. will be implementing corrective actions, to be verified in a follow-up audit. Shanghai Kylin Certification Service Co., Ltd. approved the corrective action plans for the Major non-conformances prior to submission of the audit report to ASI.
“We commend Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd.’s efforts in working towards conformance with ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) by attaining this Provisional Certification. The Provisional Certification provides an entry point for the company into the Standard’s diverse ESG criteria, allowing participation at an initial level while also demonstrating a commitment to industry-wide sustainability goals, and sets Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. on a pathway for continuous improvement on environmental, social and governance issues.”
– Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer, ASI
“Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. is very honored to receive ASI Provisional Certification, which gives us the opportunity to continue to work towards the company’s full compliance with the Standard and more responsible production practices. We hereby demonstrate that we are committed to work towards the production of sustainable aluminum, adherence to the highest standards of sustainable and responsible practices in the industry and making our contribution to the sustainable future of the aluminum industry.”
– Wang Yuwu, President of Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd.,
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