Informing the Future of ASI’s Chain of Custody Standard
One-to-one interviews and an online survey of ASI Members gathered feedback on the drivers for obtaining and maintaining CoC Certification, implementation and auditing experiences, perceived value, current challenges, and expectations for the future.
22 September 2023
As markets, regulations and stakeholder expectations continue to evolve, ASI is reviewing how its Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard can continue to support responsible sourcing across the aluminium value chain. To inform this process, ASI undertook a research project in 2023 to better understand Member experiences with Chain of Custody Certification and identify priorities for future development.
The project combined one-to-one interviews with an online survey of ASI Members to explore the drivers for obtaining and maintaining CoC Certification, implementation and auditing experiences, perceived value, current challenges, and expectations for the future. Participants represented a diverse cross-section of ASI’s Membership, reflecting different supply chain activities, organisational sizes, resources and levels of certification maturity.
The research confirmed that Members value Chain of Custody Certification for a range of reasons, including meeting customer and regulatory expectations, supporting responsible sourcing commitments, and demonstrating leadership. At the same time, participants highlighted opportunities to further strengthen the Standard, recognising the practical challenges associated with implementation across complex global supply chains and diverse business contexts.
The findings provide valuable evidence to support the ongoing development of ASI’s Certification Programme. They are being used to inform the 2025–2027 Standards Revision process, including the future evolution of the Chain of Custody Standard and related aspects of the Performance Standard and Claims Guide.
Beyond the specific findings, the project reinforced the value of direct engagement with Members. The interviews provided an opportunity for participants to share practical experience, discuss emerging challenges, and contribute ideas for the future direction of the programme. This collaborative approach helps ensure that future revisions continue to be informed by implementation experience while supporting ASI’s broader objective of continual improvement.
As the Standards Revision progresses, ASI will continue to engage Members and stakeholders to ensure the revised Chain of Custody Standard reflects evolving needs while maintaining the integrity, credibility and practical applicability of the Certification Programme.
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