ASI urges responsible practices in aluminium value chain; co-hosts CRU World Aluminium Conference, advancing sustainability approaches

Amplifying Indigenous voices: The ASI and IPAF partnership for Indigenous peoples and local community empowerment

Learn how ASI's collaboration with the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum (IPAF) is making a difference by empowering Indigenous peoples and local communities to engage directly and more effectively with bauxite mining companies, as well as increasing their participation in ASI governance. [4 minute read] 
 

ASI training and workshops: Bridging traditional knowledge and modern standards 

ASI's innovative training programs on bauxite mining are building capacity in Indigenous and Local Communities worldwide. This project is a concrete example of the ASI and IPAF partnership activities seeking to amplify Indigenous voices. [3 minute read] 
 

Advancing Responsible Practices: A Look Back at the CRU World Aluminium Conference 2024

Over three days, industry leaders and experts from 36 countries, including over 360 executives, delved into ASI’s core sustainability focus areas of climate change, circular economy, biodiversity, and human rights. [1 minute read]


 

Are you our new Standards Manager?
Join our global team!

We are hiring a Standards Manager to join in evolving our ASI Standards progam. Working closely with Standards Director Chelsea Reinhardt and the Standards team, this is an exciting opportunity to drive sustainability, human rights, and responsible sourcing across the aluminium value chain. This is a fully remote position with opportunities in the locations below. Click the link for your preferred location to learn more and apply today or forward to contacts who may be interested.

Netherlands - Apply Now          United Kingdom - Apply Now
Germany - Apply Now                Australia - Apply Now  

ASI EU Team reconnects in Athens for strategic growth and re-alignment 

ASI’s EU Team recently gathered just outside Athens for its annual in-person meeting. With many key projects underway or in planning, the event provided an invaluable opportunity to re-align our work across various programs with the ASI strategy, enhancing our collaborative efforts to drive our goals forward. [2 minute read] 
 

A deep dive into responsible aluminium production: ASI EU team visits Mytilineos’ Agios Nikolaus operations 

Discover the insights and key takeaways from the ASI EU team's visit to Mytilineos' Aluminium of Greece Plant, where we had discussions on sustainability, ethical practices, human rights, and responsible sourcing, and took an in-depth plant tour. [1 minute read] 
 

Celebrating Annemarie Goedmakers: Former ASI Standards Committee Chair Receives Dutch Honour

Discover how Annemarie Goedmakers' leadership in sustainability and conservation has earned her the prestigious title of Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau, and learn more about her impactful work with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. [1 minute read]
 

Mission Possible Partnership maps the transition to net-zero in key sectors

Meeting 2030 milestones for decarbonising heavy-emitting industry and transport sectors requires hundreds of net-zero aligned projects to be operational this decade. This site tracks all project progress from announcement to implementation. [1 minute read] 

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Updated Performance Standard Guidance and Assurance Manual published: Overview of changes

Get informed on the latest updates to ASI's Performance Standard (PS) Guidance and Assurance Manual. This overview of changes will be of interest to ASI Members, Auditors, and stakeholders committed to enhanced GHG emissions practices and compliance with the ASI Standards. [3 minute read]

PS Guidance changes overview   •   Assurance Manual changes overview  

RMI Survey Invitation: Improving Emissions Measurement in Steel and Aluminum

Help RMI accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel and aluminium industries by sharing your insights in this short, impactful survey.
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ASI CERTIFICATION NEWS

In May, ASI Members achieved 3 new certifications, with several more in the announcement pipeline.

1. apt Holding GmbH has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for two of its European facilities: apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG facility in Germany and apt Holding GmbH’s apt Extrusions B.V. facility in the Netherlands. Consult the media release. [2 minute read]
   
   
2. Vedanta Limited (Aluminium Business) has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its smelter in the Special Economic Zone in Jharsuguda, Odisha, India. Consult the media release. [2 minute read]
    
3. INNOVATION New Material Technology Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy Material Co., Ltd. facility in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. Consult the media release. [2 minute read]

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Upcoming ASI Secretariat event participation

ASI Secretariat members regularly participate at events with in-person or virtual presentations. Additional details on dates, times, content and how to join the sessions are published on our events page as soon as they are available.

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