ASI certifies Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd against Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status for the production of semi-solid forming solutions and lightweight aluminium alloy die-casting parts for new energy vehicle batteries and motor and electric control systems.
12 September 2024
Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for the manufacture and processing of precision moulds, precision die-casting, precision mechanical parts and precision aluminum automotive parts at Factory 3 of its facility in Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 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 Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status for the production of semi-solid forming solutions and lightweight aluminium alloy die-casting parts for new energy vehicle batteries and motor and electric control systems. The facility has an annual production of capacity of 30,000 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 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance Standard V3 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 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. 13 minor non-conformances were noted under Criteria 2.1a-f Environmental, Social, and Governance Policy, 3.3a-c Payments to Governments, 4.1a Environmental Life Cycle Assessment, 4.1b-c Environmental Life Cycle Assessment – Disclosure, 5.1a-b Disclosure of GHG Emissions and Energy Use, 5.3a-e GHG Emissions Reduction Plans, 5.4 GHG Emissions Management, 6.3a-g Assessment and Management of Spills and Leakages, 6.5a-c Waste Management and Reporting, 9.1a-d Human Rights Due Diligence, 9.8b Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas – Identify and assess risks, 10.7a-d Remuneration and 11.1b-e Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management System – Reviews and disclosure. One major non-conformance was identified under Criterion 10.8a-c Working Time, resulting in a Certification with Provisional status of one year. Zhejiang Huashuo Technology 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.
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