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The ASI framework is voluntary.
However, many large buyers increasingly require ASI certification from aluminium suppliers to meet supply chain sustainability policies.
Companies may choose either performance certification, chain of custody certification, or both, depending on their role in the value chain.
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What’s Required
The ASI framework includes two core standards.
The ASI Performance Standard defines environmental and social performance requirements for aluminium production facilities and value chain actors.
The ASI Chain of Custody Standard provides traceability rules for responsibly produced aluminium through supply chains.
Companies seeking certification must comply with environmental management requirements covering greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity protection, water management and waste reduction.
Human rights protections must also be implemented, including labour rights, community consultation and grievance mechanisms.
Supply chain due diligence is required to ensure raw material sourcing does not contribute to environmental degradation or human rights violations.
Chain of custody certification requires companies to track aluminium flows and ensure traceability from certified sources through processing and manufacturing stages.
Independent third-party audits are required for certification and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Important Deadlines
ASI Performance Standard launch: 2017
Updated standards released periodically through multi-stakeholder revision processes.
Certification validity typically lasts three years with annual monitoring.
Current Status
ASI certification is widely adopted across the global aluminium sector and supported by major industrial companies.
Many manufacturers in the automotive, packaging and electronics sectors require ASI-certified aluminium to support sustainability commitments.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Non-compliance can lead to suspension or revocation of certification.
Companies failing to maintain certification may lose preferred supplier status with companies that require certified aluminium inputs.
Audit findings may require corrective action plans to address identified deficiencies.
Examples of Known Violations
Typical compliance failures include:
weak traceability systems for aluminium sourcing.
insufficient environmental monitoring.
failure to demonstrate effective stakeholder engagement.
incomplete documentation of supply chain due diligence.
These deficiencies must be corrected to maintain certification.
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