Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification services

Partner with DNV to navigate the ASI certification process, ensuring your aluminium operations meet global sustainability standards from mine to end-user.

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification services

Streamlining your path to ASI certification

Gaining certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) performance and Chain of Custody standards demonstrates your organization is acting responsibly in the production and transformation of aluminium.

The standards can be applied throughout the value chain promoting stakeholder confidence, reducing reputational risk and addressing the need for responsible aluminium sourcing.

DNV: Your trusted independent partner

DNV is fully approved by the ASI as a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB). We offer certification to the:

  • Performance Standard
  • Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard

DNV works with the aluminium value chain across the world to support you in your understanding and certification of the ASI. We perform audits across the entire aluminium value chain from mine to end user. If you are an aluminium end user, we can work with you to audit your value chain so that you can gain transparency throughout the chain of custody.

Enhancing efficiency and reducing costs

DNV’s social and ethical audit services ensure that companies comply with essential operational, quality, health and safety, environmental, ethical, and sustainability performance standards.

Our customers benefit from DNV’s technical expertise, leveraging evidence-based and data-driven insights to enhance safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. Our services help reduce lead times, improve brand reputation and lower operational costs.

Who benefits from ASI certification?

Organizations involved at any stage of the aluminium value chain which want to demonstrate responsible practices and align with sustainability expectations. This includes:

Upstream extraction

Mining companies extracting bauxite.

Refining operations

Alumina refiners.

Smelting and metal production

Aluminium smelters and refiners.

Processing and fabrication

Semi-fabricators and fabricators (e.g. rolling, extrusion, casting).

Product manufacturers & brands

Manufacturers and brand owners using aluminium in products (e.g. automotive, packaging, construction).

Circularity and recycling

Recyclers contributing to circularity in the aluminium lifecycle.

Trading and logistics

Traders or logistics companies handling aluminium in the supply chain.

Why partner with us?

  • Comprehensive audits: Our skilled auditors conduct in-depth assessments of your operations, ensuring compliance with your company’s code of conduct and regulatory requirements through meticulous data collecting and validation.
  • Expert insights: Our specialists provide valuable guidance and analysis, helping you interpret data effectively and strengthen your sustainability practices.
  • Global presence: With a presence in markets worldwide, we collaborate with some of the world’s top companies. Our global network of APSCA-certified auditors provide localized expertise, ensuring familiarity with regional customs, local laws, and sector-specific regulations.
  • Partnership approach: We guide you through every step of the process, offering tailored support to navigate certification requirements and achieve your sustainability goals.

Key benefits

  • Independent, Trusted Certification.
  • Proven ESG and sustainability expertise.
  • Support across the entire aluminium value chain.
  • Enhanced market access & brand reputation.
  • Customized, practical approach.
  • Global presence, local knowledge.

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Take the next step in your ASI certification journey

Connect with DNV’s independent ASI-approved experts to discuss your operations, clarify requirements and plan the most efficient path to certification across your aluminium value chain.

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