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Global standard for sustainability in the aluminium industry.

Issued at 2014-02-26



Industry representatives including Nespresso, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetra Pak have put forward criteria for a global standard for sustainable aluminium production. The standard is part of the IUCN-led Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), whose aim is to foster responsible environmental, social and governance performance throughout the entire aluminium value chain.

The 70 criteria were proposed by representatives from 14 companies that are part of the initiative and reviewed by delegates from 13 civil society organizations with expertise in issues relevant to the aluminium industry. The criteria are now open for public consultation.

The standard will apply to all stages of aluminium production and transformation. Among other things, it will propose thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions for the industry and best practice for treating aluminum residue. It will also address other issues critical to the industry including energy, biodiversity and land management, pollution, resource efficiency, recycling, labour rights, indigenous rights and transparency.

The ASI is currently supported by 14 companies including aluminium primary producers and transformers (Aleris, Constellium, Hydro, Novelis and Rio Tinto Alcan), convertors (AMAG/Constantia Flexibles, AMCOR Flexibles, Ball Corporation, Rexam and Tetra Pak) and commercial and consumer goods suppliers (AUDI, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Nespresso). As the coordinating body for the ASI, IUCN is responsible for the design and implementation of the standard-setting process and for ensuring that the process is transparent, inclusive and effective. 


Source: Aluplanet



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