ASI launches its Standards Revision process
The revision will result in updated standards, anticipated for release in early 2027 (followed by a transition period).
3 March 2025
Today, ASI kicks-off a multi-year process to revise its Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard to ensure they continue to drive the sector towards more sustainable production and responsible sourcing of aluminium.
[Be sure to bookmark the ASI Standards Revision hub to stay informed on the latest news, updates and how to get involved.]
What is being revised and why?
As a code compliant member of ISEAL, ASI commits to review its standards at least every five years. As part of this commitment, ASI carried out a comprehensive review of its Standards and Claims Guide in 2024. This led the ASI Board to approve a full Standards Revision, with objectives to:
- Incorporate more differentiation into criteria, recognizing differing levels of maturity and defining pathways for improvement
- Further strengthen credibility, with a greater focus on impacts and outcome-based criteria
- Reflect better key priorities of Indigenous Peoples and other traditional communities
- Enhance the value of certification and beyond certification programmes; including supporting Entities to meet due diligence requirements and exploring new types of verified claims, such as product carbon footprinting.
Throughout the process, harmonization and alignment with other standards will be a priority, building on ASI’s extensive benchmarking work to date.
The revision will result in updated standards, anticipated for release in early 2027 (followed by a transition period).
How to get involved
1. Participate in the launch webinars on 20 March 2025 to find out more about the Revision process.
- Register for Session 1: 9AM CET [Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, Africa]
- Register for Session 2: 5PM CET [Americas]
2. Apply to join one of the six thematic working groups which will serve as a sounding board to follow the development process, raise considerations, and feed back to the ASI Secretariat and Standards Committee.
- Get more information and apply to join a Working Group (applications open until 31 March). Please note: Working Groups are composed primarily of representatives from ASI Member organisations. However, non-Members can be included in Working Groups based on relevant expertise and capacity of the groups.
3. You can also:
- Visit the Standards Revision Hub for the latest documents and updates.
- Sign up to receive the latest news on upcoming webinars and consultation opportunities in our monthly Newsletter.
- Consult the Terms of Reference for more detail on the scope and objectives of the revision.
- Provide direct input or suggestions to our Standards Team at any time, using the following email: consultation@aluminium-stewardship.org.
Who can get involved?
As a multi-stakeholder initiative, ASI Standards reflect the priorities of industrial producers and consumers across the aluminium value chain, civil society, impacted communities and rights holders, and other key stakeholders. This balance in perspectives, knowledge and impact is built into our core governance model, with a Standards Committee composed of representatives from industry, civil society, and the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum.
Diverse input from stakeholders like you is essential for the success of the revision process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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