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.
28 June 2023
Does leveraging external certifications lead to fewer non-conformances in an ASI audit? More information in our Data and Research Article from June 2023
Read more25 April 2023
ASI has released an analysis of a survey conducted to understand the key drivers, benefits, and challenges associated with ASI Certification.
Read more28 March 2023
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?
Read more24 February 2023
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.
Read more30 January 2023
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.
Read more26 September 2022
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.
Read more27 July 2022
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.
Read more27 June 2022
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?
Read more28 April 2022
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.
Read more23 February 2022
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.
Read more23 February 2022
Under a 1.5 degree scenario, the aluminium sector must reduce its GHG emissions from over a billion tonnes of CO2e to around fifty million tonnes by 2050. This is less than one-twentieth of current emissions.
Read more10 February 2022
With more than 150 Certifications issued to date and a strong pipeline of new and re-Certifications, the ASI Public Dashboard enables all stakeholders to easily gain both a detailed and big picture view of the ASI program via tabular and graphical data, search and filter functionalities, and more. ASI has launched a Public Dashboard for […]
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