Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification services
Ensure that your aluminium operations meet global sustainability standards and demonstrate responsible production and sourcing across the entire value chain.
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification services
Certification to the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard shows your commitment to ethical, environmental, and socially responsible aluminium production from mine to end user. These certifications help organizations manage sustainability risks, build trust, and meet increasing market expectations for responsible aluminium.
The ASI Standards provide specific requirements to ensure and demonstrate that your organization is acting responsibly in the production and transformation of aluminium
What is ASI?
Applicable to all organizations in the global aluminium value chain, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a worldwide sustainability certification scheme. The Performance Standard outlines requirements for responsible production, governance, environmental stewardship, and social impacts. The Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard enables traceability of ASI certified material, supporting responsible sourcing claims and transparency.
ASI certification helps organizations achieve
- Responsible mining, refining, smelting, and fabrication practices
- Increased stakeholder trust and brand reputation
- Better risk management and supply chain transparency
- Alignment with global sustainability expectations
- Traceable, credible claims about responsible aluminium sourcing
- Structured improvements across social, environmental, and governance performance
DNV, as an ASI approved Conformity Assessment Body (CAB), performs assessments across the full value chain from bauxite extraction to end use manufacturing for both:
- ASI Performance Standard
- Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard
Value of ASI certification
Certification by an independent third party demonstrates that your organization meets ASI requirements and operates responsibly across environmental, social, and governance aspects.
With ASI certification, you gain:
- Increased trust among customers and supply chain partners
- Ability to meet procurement requirements for responsible aluminium
- Independent insights to identify improvement areas
- Stronger transparency, governance, and ESG performance
- Enhanced competitiveness in markets demanding sustainable materials
- Proof of responsible sourcing and credible sustainability claims
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How to get certified to ASI
To achieve ASI certification, your organization must implement responsible practices aligned with ASI Performance and/or CoC Standards. As an approved ASI CAB, DNV supports you throughout the journey – from training and pre assessments to full certification services. The certification journey:
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Review the Performance and Chain of Custody Standards and identify which apply to your operations.
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Conduct self assessments or request a DNV gap analysis to determine readiness and identify areas for improvement.
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Ensure your processes, controls, governance, and documentation meet ASI requirements.
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DNV audits your operations to verify conformity with the chosen standards.
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Upon successful audit, DNV issues your ASI certificate(s). Surveillance audits help maintain compliance and continual improvement.
ASI Certification - FAQ
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Focused on responsible aluminium production and sourcing, the two ASI standards – the Performance Standard and the Chain of Custody Standard – which define environmental, social and governance requirements for sustainability and human rights across the entire aluminium value chain.
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ASI certification is an independent verification by a third party like DNV to verify that a company meets the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s sustainability and responsible sourcing standards across the aluminium value chain. It is based on the ASI Performance Standard and the Chain of Custody Standard, which cover environmental, social, and governance practices as well as traceability.
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You get ASI certified by undergoing an independent audit by a third party like DNV against the ASI Performance Standard and, if applicable, the Chain of Custody Standard. The process typically includes a self‑assessment, preparation, an accredited third‑party audit, and the implementation of any required improvements before certification is issued.
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Maintain ASI certification by undergoing required surveillance audits every 12–18 months and a full recertification audit every three years to confirm ongoing compliance with the standards.
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