ASI certifies Eccomelt Canada against Performance Standard V3
The facility’s product is used in castings such as wheels, chassis parts, and structural die castings of Al-Si type alloys
2 August 2024
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Eccomelt Canada has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The company’s Toronto facility uses a patented process to convert post-consumer end-of-life automotive wheels into an alloy without the use of melting, chemicals, or water. This alloy serves as a substitute for A356.2/AlSi7Mg0.3 ingots and T-bars, and provides the basis for Al-Si-Mg type foundry alloys, as well as serving as a Si master alloy for 6000 series billet Casthouses. The facility’s product is used in castings such as wheels, chassis parts, and structural die castings of Al-Si type alloys, including components like suspension parts and knuckles, brake components, and structural castings.
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 Eccomelt Canada’s Toronto facility 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. Twelve minor non-conformances are noted under Criteria 2.4a-e Responsible Sourcing, 4.1a Environmental Life Cycle Assessment, 4.1b-c Environmental Life Cycle Assessment – Disclosure, 5.3a-e GHG Emissions Reduction Plans, 6.1a-f Emissions to Air, 8.1a Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Risk and Impact Assessment, 8.1b Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Risk and Impact Assessment – Priority, 8.2a-g Biodiversity Management, 8.3a-c Management of Priority Ecosystem Services, 9.2a-e Gender Equity and Women’s Empowerment, 10.3a-c Forced Labour and 11.1b-e Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System – Reviews and disclosure. During the Certification Period, Eccomelt Canada will be implementing a corrective action plan, which will be verified in follow-up audits.
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