Crown Holdings expands ASI certifications to Asia Pacific region

Crown Holdings Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based supplier of rigid packaging products, says it has expanded its Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications into the Asia Pacific region as part of its commitments laid out in its Twentyby30 sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains.

The company’s Nong Khae and Crown TCP beverage packaging plants in Thailand were recently awarded the ASI Performance Standard certification, bringing the total facilities in Crown’s network with the designation to 12. The company’s operations in Brazil and Mexico also have achieved ASI Performance Standard certification.

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According to Crown, the ASI Performance Standard addressed environmental, social and governance principles for the aluminum value chain, confirming the recipient’s production practices are responsible. Beyond meeting the required criteria as part of an independent, third-party audit, Crown says the recent certifications in Thailand can be linked to advancing employee training around biodiversity, safety and human rights.

The company adds that the third-party audit was conducted by LiberoAssurance, which has 20 offices situated around the globe, including a U.S. location in Wilmington, Delaware.

“Achieving this ASI certification is another proof point of our dedication to maintaining reputable supply chain relationships and meeting the evolving needs of brands in the Asia Pacific market,” says Carlos Baila, Crown president, Asia Pacific. “We are committed to operating ethically and remaining accountable to our own standards, as well as those of our partners, as we continue to serve customers around the world.”

To further expand its responsible and ethical sourcing program, Crown says it is pursuing ASI certification in other locations in its Asia, Europe and Middle Eastern operations.

“We warmly congratulate Crown Holdings Inc. for achieving Performance Standard certification at two of its plants in Thailand,” ASI CEO Fiona Solomon says. “By training employees around vital sustainability areas such as biodiversity, safety and human rights, Crown is driving positive change within its operations. Through this latest certification in Thailand, Crown is extending its commitment to responsible practices, and we look forward to the company’s continued pursuit of ASI certification across its global operations.”