ASI works with communities affected by bauxite mining, improving their understanding of bauxite exploration and mining processes, building capacity, and supporting specific skills development.
ASI's new GHG emissions reduction pathway tool steers sector towards a low-carbon future
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has this month launched its method for Entity-level GHG emissions reduction pathways, the first of its kind for the sector.
Since 2018, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has been dedicated to steering the aluminium sector towards a 1.5-degree aligned future. ASI's Method is set to be integrated into the Performance Standard Guidance in May 2024, from when its use will become mandatory by all Entities seeking ASI Certification, no matter where they sit on the value chain, including aluminium using companies.
Derived from existing 1.5-degree scenarios for the aluminium sector, in turn broadly aligned with the IEA Net Zero Emissions (NZE) scenario and based on GHG Protocol emissions accounting methodology, ASI’s method is designed to ensure that ASI Performance Standard certifying Entities remain within the sector's remaining emissions budget of 15 billion tonnes of CO2.
With over 1 billion tonnes of CO2 emitted by the aluminium industry every year, ASI's initiative tackles this challenge while accounting for increasing demand for aluminium products, essential for the decarbonisation of other sectors and consuming segments.
Reflecting best practices through updates to ASI’s Complaints Mechanism
Complaints Resolution Mechanisms (CMs) are central tools to ensure that companies actually implement their obligations stipulated by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other relevant human rights provisions. Since 2015, ASI has had its own CM that aggrieved persons can use in respect to ASI’s standards-setting processes, certification program, auditor conduct and ASI policies and procedures. In February 2024, the ASI Board adopted a revised fourth version of the ASI CM.
Re-Certification as a marker of ASI Member commitment to continuous improvement
Through their re-certification to the 2022 Standards, ASI's Members reinforce their credibility and show leadership in adopting sustainable practices by assuring their operations against more stringent ESG criteria. To highlight the transition to the 2022 Standards, re-certification announcements for these are being published on the ASI website, in addition to the usual first Certification announcements.
The revised ASI Standards (2022), developed through extensive multi-stakeholder dialogue over several years, reflect the latest best practices in sustainability, responsible sourcing, and environmental stewardship within the aluminium industry. For Members that were certified against the 2017 Standards, re-certification to the 2022 Standards reflects their dedication to continual improvement and maintaining a high level of performance against evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
The trend of re-certifications within ASI highlights the Standards' effectiveness in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and long-term commitment among its Members, which is essential for achieving its overarching mission to foster the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.
ASI joins ASEAN Bauxite Industry Conference 2024 as Association Partner
ASI has joined the ASEAN Bauxite Industry Conference 2024 as an Association Partner. The conference provides an opportunity for dialogue and knowledge sharing between global industry leaders.
ASI's Director of Assurance, Cameron Jones, will attend as a guest speaker. He will also participate in the ESG Round Table Session during the Opening Ceremony. The conference will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from June 11-12, 2024.
Representatives of our Secretariat will be available for meetings during the course of the event. If you would like to arrange a meeting, email Chinelo Etiaba, ASI Membership Director.
To learn more about the ASEAN Bauxite Industry Conference 2024 or to register, visit their website.
Upholding labour rights in the aluminium value chain through the ASI Performance Standard
The aluminium industry provides employment opportunities across its complex global value chain, from bauxite mining to aluminium product manufacturing and sales. However, the sector has faced labour rights challenges, including issues around freedom of association, child labour, discrimination, forced labour and poor working conditions.
ASI aims to drive responsible production and sourcing practices, including the protection of Labour Rights through its Standards and assurance framework. In light of the UN's World Day of Social Justice on February 20, we take stock of the role ASI plays to uphold Labour Rights in the aluminium value chain.
The 30th World Aluminium Conference will be held over three days, from May 14-16, 2024 at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London. ASI will be co-hosting the event, alongside the International Aluminium Institute. Book by 11 March to save £300.
Watch now ▶️ ASI Decarbonisation Adviser Chris Bayliss discusses the CRU World Aluminium Conference connecting stakeholders across the aluminium value chain.
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ASI CERTIFICATION NEWS
In January, ASI Members achieved two new certifications, with several more in the announcement pipeline.
Alucoat has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium lacquer coated coils and honeycomb core sheets at its facility in Linares, Spain. Consult the media release.
Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been issued a Provisional Certification against ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) at its Gongyi Guandong Metal Technology Co., Ltd., facility in Gongyi City, Henan Province, China and its sales office, located in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China. Consult the media release.
In February, ASI welcomed five new Production & Transformation members, three Industrial User members and two Downstream Supporter members bringing the total number of ASI members to 339.
See the list of new members below, and for more information about ASI membership, please visit the Join ASI page on our website!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming ASI Secretariat event participation
ASI Secretariat members regularly participate at events with in-person or virtual presentations. Additional details on dates, times, content and how to join the sessions are published on our events page as soon as they are available.
CRU World Aluminium Conference 2024. 14-16 May, 2024, London, UK. ASI's participation in the program is noted in the article above. More information on the event website.
Indonesia 2024 Critical Minerals Conference & Expo / ASEAN Bauxite Industry Conference 2024. 11-12 June, 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia. ASI's participation in the program is noted in the article above. More information on the event website.
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has this month launched its method for Entity-level GHG emissions reduction pathways, the first of its kind for the sector.
Complaints Resolution Mechanisms (CMs) are central tools to ensure that companies actually implement their obligations stipulated by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other relevant human rights provisions. Since 2015, ASI has had its own CM that aggrieved persons can use in respect to ASI’s standards-setting processes, certification program, auditor conduct and ASI policies and procedures. In February 2024, the ASI Board adopted a revised fourth version of the ASI CM. 
Alucoat has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium lacquer coated coils and honeycomb core sheets at its facility in Linares, Spain. 
Zhengzhou Guandong Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has been issued a Provisional Certification against ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) at its Gongyi Guandong Metal Technology Co., Ltd., facility in Gongyi City, Henan Province, China and its sales office, located in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China. 
