ASI certifies Automotive Precision Technology (APT) against Performance Standard V3
The facility provides ‘build-to-print’ manufacturing services, using customer component designs with projects involving a ‘Design for Manufacture’ (DFM) process.
14 October 2024
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that APT has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The facility provides ‘build-to-print’ manufacturing services, using customer component designs with projects involving a ‘Design for Manufacture’ (DFM) process. The facility’s annual production capacity is approximately 7.5 thousand tonnes.
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 APT was carried out by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH. 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. Eight minor non-conformances are noted under Criteria 1.3a-e Code of Conduct, 3.4a-f Stakeholder Complaints, Grievances and Requests for Information, 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, 5.3a-e GHG Emissions Reduction Plans, 9.8e Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas – Report annually, 10.3a-c Forced Labour and 11.1b-e Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System – Reviews and disclosure. During the Certification Period, APT will be implementing a corrective action plan, which will be verified in follow-up audits.
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