25 August 2023
ASI CoC Material Flows: 2022 update
Material Flows data for 2022 from CoC certified entities
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ASI's Data and Research program is designed to support insights, analyses, evaluations and decision-making in relation to ASI's programs and aluminium and sustainability more broadly.
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17 August 2023
A collection of research findings from Guinea regarding the perception of local and rural communities in bauxite mining regions
The research findings, compiled into a booklet comprised of 7 posters and available in English and French, serve as a roadmap for sustainable community engagement.
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28 June 2023
Leveraging External Certifications: Impact on Non-Conformances in ASI Audits
Does leveraging external certifications lead to fewer non-conformances in an ASI audit? More information in our Data and Research Article from June 2023
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25 April 2023
D&R Insights: Latest trends in Drivers, Benefits and Challenges of ASI Certification
ASI has released an analysis of a survey conducted to understand the key drivers, benefits, and challenges associated with ASI Certification.
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28 March 2023
D&R Insights: CO2 emissions from assets certified under the ASI Performance Standard
The latest IPCC Synthesis Report reinforces the urgency of climate action required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Reducing the aluminium sector’s emissions in line with a 1.5°C warming scenario is one of ASI’s long-term goals. What does the data show for decarbonisation of alumina refining, aluminium smelting and aluminium rolling processes from 2012 to 2022?
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24 February 2023
D&R Insights: ASI Certification Growth Trends
As we close the chapter on the 2017 Standards (PSV2 and CoCV1), we look back on the growth of ASI Certification in the aluminium value chain since our first certification in March 2018.
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30 January 2023
D&R Insights: Distribution of ASI Non-Conformances by region
An analysis of ASI Non-Conformance data recorded during ASI Performance Standard (V2, 2017) audits, undertaken between January 2018 (program launch) and June 2022, revealed that there are indeed regional differences in Principles with the most Non-Conformances.
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26 September 2022
D&R Insights: Latest ASI Non-Conformance data
ASI Certified Entities are closing Non-Conformances (NCs) under the ongoing assurance program, demonstrating Performance Standard Certification is a driver for change. 75% of NCs are closed within 12-18 months, while NCs relating to GHG emissions and waste management are taking longer.
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27 July 2022
D&R Insights: Latest ASI Chain of Custody data indicates significant increase in CoC Material Flow year on year
In data collected from ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Certified Entities, ASI continues to record an increase in volumes of ASI CoC Material along the full value chain with substantial increase downstream.
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27 June 2022
Driving end-customer demand for responsibly sourced aluminium
If responsible production and sourcing are becoming business-critical for many, what steps can the aluminium value chain take toward achieving 100% responsible sourcing globally?
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28 April 2022
Data & Research Insights: Statistics and overview of the ASI Standards Revision Public Consultation
During 2020-2022, ASI engaged with Members and stakeholders in the Standards Revision process of the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard and associated Guidance, the Assurance Manual and Claims Guide. Two rounds of public consultation provided opportunities for members and stakeholders to provide input. Key takeaways from the second and final consultation: ASI […]
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23 February 2022
Benefits and Challenges of ASI Certification
In late 2021, ASI conducted a survey of all ASI Members that had achieved ASI Certification to date, to understand what Members saw as the drivers, benefits and challenges.
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