On a mission to drive responsible production and sourcing of aluminium
How does ASI work to drive the sustainability-related changes we all want to see? ASI’s strategy on a page sets out our ‘theory of change’ – the key pathways that we think can help make important change happen.
28 August 2024
One key ingredient is developing critical mass for sectoral change at scale. Auditing a few higher performers does not generate much impact on the ground. ASI’s ambition is not about the few: it’s to drive global sectoral change in the whole aluminium value chain. To do that, we aim to mobilise performance improvements over as much of the industry as possible – from upstream to downstream.
Uptake of the ASI Performance Standard (PS) over the last 6.5 years has been positive. Data from the CRU Emissions Analysis Tool, which tracks all global assets operating in the supply chain steps below, shows that in 2024, ASI PS Certification covers between 20-45% production for primary production and aluminium rolling. These operations are across every major region in the world.
Source: CRU Emissions Analysis Tool, August 2024
What does this mean for you?
- Each of these operating assets is on an ongoing sustainability journey with the ASI Performance Standard:
- Higher requirements were introduced in the 2022 revision, resulting in a step up in expectations.
- Regular surveillance and re-certification audits keep the focus on performance improvements and closing gaps and non-conformance areas.
- The latest audit reports are always made available on the ASI website, and include dates for the next scheduled audits.
- Improved confidence and assurance to make informed decisions about ASI certified entities.
- Concerns? Get in touch with us via https://aluminium-stewardship.org/audit-enquiry
- Upstream commitment has been a key part of ASI’s growth to date:
- This is critical, as ASI’s four sustainability priorities of Climate Change, Circularity, Nature Positive and Human Rights all have major relevance for these supply chain activities.
- Downstream ‘pull’ for uptake is also important – if you’d like to join peers in sectors such as packaging, automotive, building and construction and other industrial/consumer goods, either as a company or an association representing those interests, find out more at: https://aluminium-stewardship.org/about-asi/join-asi
- In parallel to work on Certification and as an integral part of driving change , ASI engages directly with rightsholders through the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum (IPAF), through Beyond Certification Initiatives to build capacity and empowerment, particularly in relation to upstream operations such as in Guinea, India and Australia. We welcome your interest in these important efforts.
We are continuing our work to grow critical mass for sectoral change at scale. However, we recognise that there are local and context-specific issues and drivers. So maximising broad engagement and collective action is critical – we welcome your contributions to the work ahead.
Contact: info@aluminium-stewardship.org
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