Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Audits

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has developed an independent third-party certification program to ensure sustainability and human rights principles are increasingly embedded in aluminium production, use and recycling. ASI’s Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard are designed to link responsible production with responsible sourcing, and thus support an increased emphasis on sustainability in procurement and manufacturing practices. The ASI Performance and Chain of Custody Standards have been developed and designed to be applied globally across the aluminium value chain to:

• enable the aluminium industry to demonstrate responsibility and provide independent, credible assurance of performance;
• reinforce and promote consumer and stakeholder confidence in aluminium products;
• reduce reputational risks for the aluminium industry and its players; and
• address the expressed needs of downstream industrial users and consumers for responsible sourcing of aluminium.

ASI’s standards are applicable to all stages of the aluminium value chain, including : bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminium production, semi-fabrication (rolling, extrusion, forging and foundry), material conversion, and refining and re-melting of recycled scrap, as well as material stewardship criteria relevant to downstream users of aluminium.

International Associates have been accredited by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative and have ASI approved Lead Auditors. ASI accredited auditing firms are responsible for conducting independent, third party audits to certify members against the ASI Standards which cover the ASI Performance Standard and the ASI Chain of Custody Standard. Organisations from all sectors of the aluminium supply chain, who would like to achieve certification, can email us at enquiry@ia-uk.com for more information or to start the application process.