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New report: Data collation and validation of GHG emissions from ASI Members
The external review of published greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy use data from certified ASI Entities, commissioned by ASI and conducted by Atmolite Consulting Pty Ltd., has been finalised and published. The review covers 51 ASI Entities, from 34 ASI Members. Of these, 15 Entities were engaged in aluminium smelting.
The findings represent a snapshot of GHG data disclosures as of July 2020, with granularity at the regional, country and supply chain activity level. The report reveals a number of data-related issues and provides useful insights into the challenges facing ASI’s Members and Entities in adopting a consistent, accurate and complete approach to GHG emissions reporting and public disclosure.
ASI has considered the findings of this outcome evaluation report in its current review process of the ASI Performance Standard, in particular with respect to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions criteria in Principle 5. We have also published a management response to the findings, which are available on a new page on the ASI website.
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ASI Standards Revision process: Schedule update
To date, ASI has facilitated over 130 hours worth of web-conference based meetings in its Working Groups and Standard Committee (SC) during 2020, as part of the Standards revision process. Nevertheless, it has come to light that the overall process schedule requires some tweaking in order to give adequate time and focus to fully address some difficult key issues.
As some critical topics of the Standards, such as Greenhouse Gas emissions or Pre-Consumer Scrap, are still being debated, the SC has decided to allot additional time to finalise the Criteria and their guidance before they are published for consultation. The new schedule plans to put the documents out for consultation on 26 February 2021 and a launch of the revised Standards in Q1 2022.
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ASI shares lessons learned on LME's Responsible Sourcing Panel Discussion
As many readers will know, London Metal Exchange (LME) is introducing responsible sourcing requirements for all brands listed for good delivery on the LME against physically settled contracts. These requirements are designed to ensure that LME-listed brands appropriately embody relevant responsible sourcing standards.
In this context, the LME Focus Session addressed the nuances across the metals when it comes to responsible sourcing, as well as the similarities. The panel, including Marieke Van der Mijn (ASI Director of Impacts and Partnerships) addressed how responsible sourcing challenges differ from metal to metal, and what lessons can be shared among the metals as they prepare to meet the standards, among other key issues.
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ASI Certification Overview brochure now available in Portuguese
 It is one of our goals to inform to the widest audience possible and attract interest from all parts of the world about the ASI Standards and our work program in support of a responsible aluminium value chain. To this end, we continue our efforts to extend the number of our communication materials that are translated into different languages.
We are pleased to announce that the ASI Certification Overview brochure is now available in Portuguese (as well as Chinese, Japanese, and Russian). We encourage our readers and stakeholders to consult our full range of brochures and other documents found in the Library and in the Media Room... happy reading!
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In October, ASI welcomed five Production & Transformation members, one Industrial User member, and one General Supporter member, bringing the total number of ASI members to 140. Read more about our new members below, and for more information about ASI membership, please visit the Join ASI page on our website!
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Lee Kee Group
 Established in 1947, Lee Kee Group is a leading solutions provider for metals in Greater China and countries in ASEAN region. Every year, we provide base metals, standard alloys, special alloys and a variety of non-ferrous metals that hundreds of renowned brands rely on to deliver quality products all over the world. With the experience of serving more than 20 industries, our metallurgists, technical consultants, financial analysts and marketers understand and cater to our customers' needs. Our integrated services help enhance our customers' market competitiveness while promoting the overall development of the metals industry.
At Lee Kee, sustainability is integral to our business. Our policies and consistent implementation of environmentally and socially responsible measures demonstrate our commitment towards sustainable development. We are proud to join ASI in their efforts to support the aluminium sector to promote best practices in environmental, social and governance, ensuring sustainability and responsibility in every stage of aluminium's value chain.
– Ms. Clara Chan, CEO
Find more information on Lee Kee Group on their ASI Member page in the General Supporter class.
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ALVANCE British Aluminium
Operating since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium’s smelting facility is the last aluminium smelter in the UK. It is powered by hydro-electric power which makes the site one of the greenest metal production plants in the UK.
ALVANCE British Aluminium is part of the ALVANCE Aluminium group. Our core business philosophy is to produce aluminium in a sustainable way to support our employees and the community we operate in. We have a rich history dating back to 1929 and are looking forward to upholding this into the future by continuing to produce aluminium in a sustainable manner. Joining ASI will allow us to demonstrate our credentials and commitment to a sustainable and environmentally conscious marketplace.
– Tom Uppington, Managing Director
Find more information on ALVANCE British Aluminium on their ASI Member page in the Production & Transformation class.
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Thai Beverage Can Limited
Thai Beverage Can Limited (TBC) ) is a Thai-American joint venture company between Berli Jucker Public Company Limited, Standard Can Company Limited and Ball Corporation of USA. The company has used advanced technology from Ball Corporation which is the world’s leading provider of metal packaging for beverages, food and household products.
Aluminium Can is a famous material for packaging in the recent world. TBC we are the leader of packaging manufacturer in Asia. We are concern the limited of usage of aluminium value chain and ASI certificated is an answer of sustainability.
– K.Saroj Chayavivatkul, President
Find more information on Thai Beverage Can Limited on their ASI Member page in the Production & Transformation class.
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Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium Co., Ltd.
Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium Co., Ltd. is a company jointly funded by Yongxin Aluminium Co., Ltd. of Yunnan Aluminium Group and Xiamen Xiashun Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd. The total investment of the 1st phase project is 350 million RMB. The designed production capacity of the 1st phase project is 150 thousand tons of mid-to-high end aluminum alloy flat ingot annually.
Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium Co., Ltd. focuses on producing high-end aluminium flat alloy ingots by directly making use of electrolysis liquid, We go all out to reduce the production consumption and decrease the carbon emission. We will always abide by the following aims.
- Effective, cooperative, sincere, innovative
- Grow together with our clients and supplies
- Share the profit of our enterprise’s development with the employees
- Strive to pay back to shareholders and serve the society
Yongshun Co., Ltd. will abide by the various ASI Criteria. Based on the 1st-class production equipment in the world and 1st-class working environment, we will do our best to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of our employees, our social communities and other interested parties and in our usual work, we will take active measures and devote ourselves to protect the environment.
– General Manager: Shu Li
Find more information on Yunnan Yongshun Aluminium Co., Ltd. on their ASI Member page in the Production & Transformation class.
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ALBRAS
Albras is the largest producer of primary aluminum in Brazil and since 1985 it has been supplying domestic and foreign markets with high-purity ingots. Hydro is the company’s main shareholder, with 51% of the shares in this joint venture. The other shareholder is NAAC – Nippon Amazon Aluminum Co. Ltd., formed by a consortium of Japanese companies, trading companies, consumers and manufacturers of aluminum products.
ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative) certification is a big step towards strengthening Albras’ position in the world market. Albras’ aluminium is produced responsibly in all its stages, with respect to people and the environment. By joining ASI, we reinforce our commitment to quality, innovation and responsibility in the production cycle of our product, always seeking best practices and complying with the strictest control and safety standards.
– João Batista Filaho de Menezes, President
It is extremely important for Albras to be part of the association that manages the only responsible supply program that addresses the best practices throughout our operation. Having our operations positively evaluated by ASI shows us that we are on the right track in balancing quality and respect for people and the environment in our aluminium production.
– Hajime Tonoki, Vice President
Find more information on ALBRAS on their ASI Member page in the Production & Transformation class.
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Assan Alüminyum
Assan Alüminyum, one of the world’s leading manufacturer in the flat-rolled aluminum (FRP) industry, has been producing coil & sheet, foil and pre-painted aluminium products since its establishment in 1988, offering its products to a variety of sectors such as packaging, distribution, construction, consumer durables, automotive and HVAC. Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, has an installed annual capacity of 300 thousand tons in its production facilities located in Istanbul and Kocaeli – Turkey. The company is currently one of the 3 largest aluminum foil manufacturers in Europe, with an aluminium foil production capacity reaching up to 100 thousand tons.
We are very pleased to be a part of the ASI community. At Assan Alüminyum, we adopt sustainability as one of our main values and business principles. We believe that our ASI membership will be an important step for us to show our commitment and to actively engage sustainability principles in our part of the aluminium value chain.
– Göksal GÜNGÖR, General Manager
Find more information on Assan Alüminyum on their ASI Member page in the Production & Transformation class.
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S.A. Damm
Damm is currently present in more than 120 countries. The company was founded in 1876 by the Alsatian brewing master August Kuentzmann Damm and today is one of the main leaders in the food and beverage trade, with a presence in the hospitality, logistics and distribution ones. It has 16 production plants in the Iberian Peninsula, where it produces and packs more than 19M hectoliters of beer, water, soft drinks, milk and shakes. In 2019 its turnover reached 1,385 million euros and the total workforce of the company stood at 4,900 people at the end of the year.
Damm’s commitment to responsible sourcing is at the heart of our ambition to minimise our impact on society and the environment by delivering top-quality products and services. The Damm value chain has a material impact on our sustainability performance and by joining ASI, we will enhance the sustainability credentials of our aluminium beverage cans, ensuring high social, environmental and governance standards. We consider this to be a major milestone that keeps us moving forward on our industry-leading sustainability journey.
Find more information on S.A. Damm on their ASI Member page in the Industrial User class.
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IBAAS-JNARDDC 2020 Webinar
 In view of the current global COVID-19 situation and travel restrictions, the organizing committee of International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) will organize a 3-day webinar on some important topics of this industry during November 4-6, 2020.
Cameron Jones, ASI's Director of Assurance will be presenting a keynote address on November 4 at 15:05: "Sustainability Challenges of Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Industry"
More information and registration for the IBAAS webinar event.
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ASI Secretariat travel still on hold
Due to the social distancing and lockdown policies for COVID-19 in many locations, travel by the ASI Secretariat is currently on hold and many events we planned to participate in have been cancelled or postponed.
We hope all our readers are staying safe and can make the most of web-based connections during this time.
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