26 October 2015
IGORA has participated in the ASI Standards Setting Group (SSG) since 2013 and has now joined ASI as a member in the Associations membership class. The IGORA Cooperative for Aluminium Recycling is coordinating the recycling of aluminium packaging in Switzerland since 1989. Communication with the public, authorities, the recycling industry and retail businesses is a […]
Read more26 October 2015
ASI is pleased to announce that Regain Materials Pty Ltd has joined as the first General Supporter member. Regain provides sustainable advantages for the aluminium, cement and clay brick industries and for the environment through the safe and economic transformation of aluminium smelter waste materials, such as spent pot lining (SPL). For more information, visit […]
Read more26 October 2015
ASI is delighted to announce that IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, has joined ASI as its first Civil Society member. IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with almost 1,300 government and NGO Members and more than 15,000 volunteer experts in 185 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by almost 1,000 […]
Read more23 October 2015
Smart data management for standards programs The ISEAL Alliance recently conducted a survey of current experiences and challenges with technology innovation among ISEAL members. In addition, they convened a set of four expert panels with IT experts to brainstorm practical new approaches to apply technology innovations in sustainability standards systems. Read about their findings. ASI welcomes three new […]
Read more13 October 2015
ASI is delighted to welcome Alcoa as a new member of the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), supporting ASI’s mission to define and deliver the first global standard for aluminum sustainability. Alcoa pioneered the aluminum industry over 125 years ago, and today, with more than 60,000 people in 30 countries, is a global leader in lightweight […]
Read more17 September 2015
Thinking of joining ASI? It’s a great time to become involved! Council for Aluminium in Building joins ASI ASI is delighted to announce that the Council for Aluminium in Building has become ASI’s first Association member. IUCN Receives Award for ASI Process International Union for Conservation of Nature has received a Gold Facilitation Impact Award […]
Read more6 September 2015
Introducing the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) ASI is delighted to announce that the Council for Aluminium in Building has become ASI’s first Association member. The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) is the largest UK aluminium-in-building trade association, with well over 100 members across the supply chain. Throughout its 21 year history CAB […]
Read more20 August 2015
A Look at Risk-Based Assurance ASI plans to take a risk-based approach to assurance. So what is ‘assurance’, and how might a risk-based approach work? … Forthcoming Events Metal Bulletin International Aluminium Conference in Vancouver: 12 September 2015 ASI Briefing in London: 12 October 2015 Read the Newsletter…
Read more24 July 2015
ASI Welcomes Two New Members Schüco International and Coca-Cola Enterprises join our group of committed members to support sustainability and responsible sourcing in the aluminium value chain. Learn more. Comment on ASI’s Draft ‘Theory of Change’ The ASI Standard Setting Group discussed a draft theory of change during its July meetings. We are opening up […]
Read more30 June 2015
ASI is proud to welcome its latest member, Schüco. Schüco is one of the leading suppliers of high-quality window, door and façade systems made from aluminium, PVC-U and steel. Millions of Schüco products are used all over the world and meet the highest requirements of design, comfort, security and energy efficiency. More information on Schüco at: […]
Read more26 June 2015
ASI welcomes Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd. as a new member The Coca-Cola system is a global business that operates on a local scale – bringing the global operations of The Coca-Cola Company, which owns the brands and manufactures syrups and concentrates, with local bottling partners who manufacture, package, merchandise and distribute the final product to retailers […]
Read more24 June 2015
ASI Incorporation One of ASI’s important steps for 2015 is to formalise as an entity, following several years as a successful standards-setting project co-ordinated by IUCN. Learn more. Indigenous Peoples Expert Workshop In May 2015, indigenous peoples’ organisations gathered over four days in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to review the ASI Performance Standard (version 1) and […]
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