ASI certifies Ningbo Xusheng Group Co., LTD against Performance Standard V3
The facility’s main production processes include aluminium alloy ingot casting, forging, extrusion, and CNC machining.
21 January 2025
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Ningbo Xusheng Group Co., LTD. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The Entity’s main production processes include aluminium alloy ingot casting, forging, extrusion, and CNC machining. Its key products include automotive aluminium alloy beams, various types of casings, and valve bodies.
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 V3 (2022) was launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. It defines 11 principles and 62 criteria under three sustainability pillars – Environment, Social, and Governance – with the aim to address pressing sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain, such as biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, circularity, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The independent, third-party audit of Ningbo Xusheng Group Co., LTD was carried out by DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd. A full listing of audit findings outlining evidence of conformances and minor non-conformances is available from page 5 of the summary audit report, linked below. Six minor non-conformances are noted under Criteria 2.4a-e Responsible Sourcing, 4.4a-c Collection and Recycling of Products at End of Life – Material Conversion and other Manufacturing, 5.1a-b Disclosure of GHG Emissions and Energy Use, 7.1a-b Water Assessment and Disclosure, 9.8e Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas – Report annually and 10.8a-c Working Time. During the Certification Period, Ningbo Xusheng Group Co., LTD will be implementing a corrective action plan, which will be verified in follow-up audits.
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