Forging ahead with the development of the Performance and Chain of Custody Standards for the aluminium value chain

摘要

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a standards setting and certification organisation that recognises and fosters the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. As a membership-based, global initiative, ASI is the result of producers, users and stakeholders in the aluminium value chain coming together to build consensus on 'responsible aluminium'. The Initiative is developing an independent third-party certification programme to ensure sustainability, and human rights principles are increasingly embedded in aluminium production, use and recycling. In doing so, ASI continues to seek engagement with commercial entities and stakeholders in the aluminium value chain from across the world. The current phase of ASI's work programme focuses on the development of the Chain of Custody Standard, the draft of which will be open for public consultation from October through December of this year.