Events

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of the aluminium industry’s biggest challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities. Yet, during audits, we have observed that many organisations lack the resources, knowledge and skills to develop a credible emissions reduction pathway and set meaningful targets.

To support ASI Members in meeting the Version 3 Performance Standard requirement to establish a GHG Emissions Reduction Plan, ASI developed a practical methodology and Excel-based tool. Suitable for businesses across the aluminium value chain, the tool simplifies the process of developing consistent, measurable and transparent emissions reduction pathways and targets.

Join this webinar to:

• Learn how to use the ASI methodology and tool,
• Understand the key steps in developing a GHG emissions reduction pathway, and
• Gain practical guidance on meeting the Performance Standard requirements.

We’ll also explore common challenges identified through audits and industry engagement, and share practical tips for building confidence in setting science-aligned emissions reduction targets.

Delivered in collaboration with CETIZION Verifica, an auditing company with deep ASI audit experience, this webinar is designed to help ASI members and industry participants confidently apply the ASI methodology and develop emissions reduction plans tailored to their organisation.

Who should join?
Employees responsible for sustainability or related functions like Energy, Environment and involved in implementing ASI Performance Standard requirements.

Presenters:

• Mr. Chris Bayliss, Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director, ASI
• Mr. Gangaa Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, CETIZION Verifica

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of the aluminium industry’s biggest challenges, and one of its greatest opportunities. Yet, during audits, we have observed that many organisations lack the resources, knowledge and skills to develop a credible emissions reduction pathway and set meaningful targets.

To support ASI Members in meeting the Version 3 Performance Standard requirement to establish a GHG Emissions Reduction Plan, ASI developed a practical methodology and Excel-based tool. Suitable for businesses across the aluminium value chain, the tool simplifies the process of developing consistent, measurable and transparent emissions reduction pathways and targets.

Join this webinar to:

• Learn how to use the ASI methodology and tool,
• Understand the key steps in developing a GHG emissions reduction pathway, and
• Gain practical guidance on meeting the Performance Standard requirements.

We’ll also explore common challenges identified through audits and industry engagement, and share practical tips for building confidence in setting science-aligned emissions reduction targets.

Delivered in collaboration with CETIZION Verifica, an auditing company with deep ASI audit experience, this webinar is designed to help ASI members and industry participants confidently apply the ASI methodology and develop emissions reduction plans tailored to their organisation.

Who should join?
Employees responsible for sustainability or related functions like Energy, Environment and involved in implementing ASI Performance Standard requirements.

Presenters:

• Mr. Chris Bayliss, Climate Change and Decarbonisation Director, ASI
• Mr. Gangaa Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, CETIZION Verifica

Shipping is essential to the global aluminium value chain. This makes the safety, welfare, rights and working conditions of seafarers an important consideration for responsible sourcing and human rights due diligence.

Join us for this 45 Minutes on… webinar to explore responsible shipping, understanding safety maturity and the key human rights and welfare issues affecting seafarers, with a particular focus on the dry bulk shipping sector. Participants will gain an understanding of the main risks faced by seafarers, the international frameworks that help protect them, and the challenges and opportunities involved in working towards zero harm in maritime.

The session will also introduce industry initiatives and resources that can help organisations strengthen responsible shipping practices. It will conclude with reflections on the opportunities for companies to engage with this critical element of the supply chain.

Presenters:

• Laure Baratgin, Head of Commercial Operations, Rio Tinto
• Francesca Fairbairn, Shipping Lead, IHRB

Moderator:

• Fiona Solomon, CEO, ASI

Who should attend?
This webinar is relevant for ASI Members, commercial (procurement and sales & marketing) and supply chain professionals, sustainability practitioners, shipping and logistics specialists, and anyone with an interest in responsible maritime transport and human rights due diligence.

The ASI Standards Revision has reached an important milestone. Following the first public consultation, ASI is publishing a summary presentation of the consultation outcomes, together with an anonymised compilation of all feedback received.

Whether you submitted feedback or are following the Revision process, join us to learn more about what we heard from stakeholders, where common themes and differing perspectives emerged, and how the consultation outcomes will help shape the next draft of the revised Standards.

During the webinar:

• Chelsea Reinhardt, ASI Standards Director, will highlight the key themes raised through the consultation and provide a status update on the Revision process.
• Mark Annandale, Director of Research and IPAF Advisor, will discuss how we ensured that the perspectives of affected communities were gathered during the consultation.
• Standards Committee members will reflect on how stakeholder feedback has influenced the development of the revised Standards.

The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A.

Human rights due diligence (HRDD) is becoming an increasingly important part of responsible business, but for many organisations it can still feel complex, technical and difficult to put into practice.

Join us for this practical webinar exploring how businesses can move beyond seeing due diligence as a compliance exercise and instead use it as an ongoing process that strengthens decision-making, improves business performance and helps achieve better outcomes for people.

The session will be moderated by Dr Fiona Solomon, ASI CEO. Marieke van der Mijn, Director of Partnerships at ASI, will share reflections from the first round of public consultation on the ASI Standards Revision, including feedback calling for a stronger focus on outcomes, practical implementation and continual improvement in human rights due diligence.

She will be joined by Dr James C Sinclair, Principal, Business and Human Rights at Control Risks, who will draw on his experience advising businesses to explore how human rights due diligence can become part of everyday business decision-making. James will discuss practical approaches to getting started wherever your organisation is in its journey, building internal ownership and leadership, communicating effectively across the business, and focusing on continual improvement rather than seeking a perfect starting point.

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions and explore the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing human rights due diligence in their own organisations.

Whether you are new to human rights due diligence or looking to strengthen existing approaches, this webinar will provide practical perspectives and actionable insights to help you take the next step.

What does it take for a complaints mechanism to support meaningful engagement and help parties work towards resolution?

Complaints involving affected communities and Indigenous Peoples can be complex, shaped by historical mistrust, unequal access to information, cultural and legal differences, and significant power imbalances. Addressing them effectively can require much more than investigating a formal complaint or assessing technical compliance.

Join Dr. Leopold von Carlowitz, Mark Annandale (ASI) and Jessica Patterson (ASI) for a discussion on how ASI approaches complaints through facilitated dialogue, stakeholder engagement and links with its independent Assurance System.

The session will explore how dialogue processes can address information and power asymmetries; the role of ASI’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum (IPAF) in supporting engagement with Indigenous Peoples and affected communities; how complaints can connect with independent audits and corrective action; and the importance of trust, continuity and culturally appropriate engagement in complex disputes.

Drawing on experience from ASI’s complaints work, the speakers will consider both the principles behind effective grievance processes and what meaningful dialogue and engagement look like in practice.

The session will conclude with an opportunity for participants to put their questions to the speakers.