The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a global non-profit standards setting and certification organisation. It is making standards and taking initiatives to make responsible production in Aluminum industry.
Most of Aluminium Stewardship standards are freely downloadable
ASI’s objectives are following:
- To define global standards for sustainability for the aluminium industry.
- To promote measurable and continual improvements in the key impactful areas in Aluminium supply chain
- To develop a credible assurance and certification system
There are two main standards from The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)
ASI’s Performance Standard: covers critical issues for the entire aluminium value chain, including greenhouse gas emissions, waste management,material stewardship, biodiversity and human rights
ASI’s Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard links responsible production with responsible sourcing and increases the emphasis on sustainability issues in procurement practices. The primary purpose of the CoC Standard is to drive implementation of the performance requirements defined in the ASI Performance Standard.
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification Process:
STEP 1: Self Assessment
STEP 2: Certification Audit
STEP 3: Audit report
STEP 4: Certification Issued
STEP 5: Periodic Reviews
How Can a manufacturing company Join ASI?
Any organization which is interested in Aluminium Supply chain or is a part of Aluminium supply chain can become a member of ASI.
Which ASI Standard should I first adopt?
Performance Standard of ASI is what you should first adopt and get certified for before you move to Chain of Custody standard.
Eurocert SA – is accredited for performing certification audits for both the standard ASI
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