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:
- Mining companies extracting bauxite.
- Alumina refiners.
- Aluminium smelters and refiners.
- Semi-fabricators and fabricators (e.g. rolling, extrusion, casting).
- Manufacturers and brand owners using aluminium in products (e.g. automotive, packaging, construction).
- Recyclers contributing to circularity in the aluminium lifecycle.
- 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.
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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