Novelis receives ASI Performance Standard Certification at 3 additional North American plants

Flat-rolled aluminum producer Novelis, headquartered in Atlanta, has achieved Performance Standard Certifications by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) at its North American manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and New York and Ontario. With capabilities that range from remelting and recycling to cold mill processing and finishing, these facilities produce a range of rolled aluminum products primarily for the automotive market.  

ASI is a global, multistakeholder, nonprofit standards-setting and certification organization based in Australia.

The certifications for the Guthrie, Kentucky; Oswego, New York; and Kingston, Ontario, plants follow ASI Performance Standard certifications at the company’s Berea, Kentucky; Greensboro, Georgia; and Warren, Ohio, plants in 2022. Novelis has been delivering ASI-certified material since August 2021 in Europe, South America and Asia.

Novelis says the certification recognizes the company’s responsible manufacturing practices and demonstrates the company’s commitment to being the aluminum industry leader in sustainability.   

"As a part of our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we aim to collaborate with our suppliers, customers and partners throughout the entire value chain to participate in these responsible practices," says Ganesh Panneer, vice president of operations, Novelis North America. "This latest certification further demonstrates our steadfast commitment to providing sustainable aluminum solutions to our valued customers."   

The ASI Performance Standard addresses environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles for the production of aluminum, assuring that the ASI-certified organization's production practices are responsible.

"The completion of ASI certifications is another example of our commitment to working with our customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals," says Suzanne Lindsay-Walker, vice president of sustainability, Novelis. "Adherence to the standards provides a clear indication of the care that certified companies share regarding environmental, social and governance standards with regard to aluminum manufacturing."   

ASI CEO Fiona Solomon adds, "As automotive manufacturers increasingly adopt aluminum for its light-weighting potential and efficiency gains, ensuring positive ESG outcomes is imperative. We commend Novelis for the leadership role it is playing in the sector by continuing to certify its global operations against the ASI Standards."  

The regional ASI certification programs are tailored to regional customer requirements and support responsible supply chains by providing a common standard for the aluminum value chain on ESG performance; establishing requirements that can be independently audited to provide objective evidence for the granting of ASI Certification; reinforcing and promoting consumer and stakeholder confidence in the aluminum sector and its products; and serving as a broader reference for the establishment and improvement of responsible production, sourcing and material stewardship initiatives in metals and minerals supply chains, according to ASI.   

Novelis aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 or sooner and to reduce its carbon footprint by 30 percent by 2026. In addition, the company has targets to reduce waste to landfill by 20 percent, energy intensity by 10 percent and water intensity by 10 percent by 2026. Increasing the amount of recycled aluminum in its products is at the core of Novelis' carbon reduction strategy.