[Aluminum Road Network] The Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has recently released a new certification standard for the aluminum industry value chain, which focuses on responsible industrial metal aluminum production, responsible procurement and corporate governance.
ASI's new certification standards will cover all stages of the aluminum value chain, including bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum smelting, aluminum fabrication, aluminum product design and manufacturing, and aluminum recycling.
From the date of the announcement, companies that have become ASI members can start certification of ASI standards. ASI's performance standards cover the major aspects of the entire aluminum value chain, including greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, material management, biodiversity, and human rights. The ASI Chain of Custody (COC) standard combines responsible manufacturing with responsible purchasing and will therefore place greater emphasis on sustainability in the procurement process.
AluminiumStewardship Initiative (ASI)
Aluminum Management Initiative (ASI)
ASI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and certification of aluminum value chain standards.
- The ASI vision is to realize the greater contribution of aluminum to the sustainable society.
- ASI's mission is to identify and collaborate to promote responsible aluminum production, responsible purchasing and corporate governance.
The value of ASI includes:
· Make our work and decision making processes more inclusive by promoting and involving all stakeholders.
· Encourage participation from bauxite, alumina to aluminum value chains, and users from mines to downstream aluminum products.
· Promote material management in the life cycle of aluminum to ensure joint responsibility for the mining, production, use, and recycling of aluminum.
Introduce
A. Background
The Aluminum Management Initiative (ASI) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organization that focuses on the management of independent third-party certification projects in the aluminum value chain. The centerpiece of the ASI certification program is to provide audits of two voluntary standards: ASI Performance Standards and ASI Chain of Custody Standards.
ASI's performance standards (this standard) define environmental, social, and governance principles and standards that are designed to address sustainability issues in the aluminum value chain. Members of ASI in the “Aluminum Production and Conversion Processing†and “Industrial Users†membership categories must have at least one facility that has achieved performance standard certification within two years of the launch of the ASI certification project or within two years of joining the ASI.
ASI's Chain of Custody (CoC) standard complements ASI's performance standards and is voluntary for ASI members. The CoC standard specifies the requirements for setting up a chain of custody for CoC materials, including ASI aluminum products that are applied to different downstream areas through value chain production and processing.
For more information, visit aluminum-stewardship.org
B. Purpose
The ASI certification program is designed to motivate and support the recognition of ASI performance standards, thereby providing independent audits of responsible aluminum production, procurement and corporate governance.
Performance standards support the establishment of responsible supply chains in the following ways:
• Provide common standards for the environmental, social, and governance performance of aluminum value chains;
• Formulate conditional requirements that can be independently reviewed to provide objective evidence for passing ASI certification;
• Reinforce and boost consumer and stakeholder confidence in aluminum;
• Provide a broader reference for the establishment and improvement of responsible production, procurement and material management initiatives in the metal supply chain.
C. Scope
The ASI performance standards set environmental, social, and governance sustainability requirements for entities and facilities engaged in the aluminum value chain.
Standards include the following:
Governance
1. Business integrity
2. Policy and Management
3. Transparency
4. Material Management
surroundings
5. Greenhouse gas emissions
6. Air pollutants, water pollutants and solid waste
7. Water Resources Management
8. Biodiversity
society
9. Human rights
10. Labor rights
11. Occupational Health and Safety
In particular, the first edition of the ASI Standard (2014) pointed out five key factors that affect sustainability in the aluminum value chain:
· Alumina refining and greenhouse gas emissions in electrolytic aluminum smelting production;
· Alumina plant red mud, electrolytic aluminum plant overhaul slag, aluminum remelting, refinery and smelting workshop aluminum slag;
·Biodiversity protection and management in bauxite mining
· Aboriginal rights involved in bauxite mines, alumina and electrolytic aluminum plants;
· Material management involves not only entities engaged in the processing of semi-finished aluminum products, conversion of materials, production of aluminum remelted/refined aluminum, but also entities that manufacture, consume, and sell aluminum-containing products.
Gender is also considered a cross-cutting issue.
D. Status and effective date
This is the 2.0 version of the "ASI Performance Standard" approved by the ASI Standards Committee and was adopted by the ASI Board of Directors as the ASI Standard on December 12, 2017. Version 2.0 is effective from the date of release and is the version used for ASI certification.
E. Standard Development
The development of this standard has undergone a formal and transparent multi-stakeholder consultation process. ASI sincerely thanks the time, expertise and valuable input of many individuals and organizations that have contributed to this standard.
The first version of the performance standards developed by the ASI Standards Setting Group (SSG) was coordinated by the IUCN IUCN in 2014 after two public comment solicitation periods were issued in December 2014.
The second edition of the Performance Standards was completed by the ASI Standards Committee with a minor revision of the first edition. It was complemented by a public opinion solicitation process and the ASI member pilot project conducted in 2017 to support the revision work. The purpose of this minor amendment is to combine the performance criteria with the broader ASI project system that was developed during 2015-2017. At the same time, some of the issues raised during the development of standard guides and the piloting of projects were also clarified. From V1 to V2, the main changes in performance standards are:
· Placement arrangement conforms to ASI style
·Updated the introduction
· Consistent use of extended glossary and defined terms
· Restructure and separate some standards to improve auditability
· In some standards, fine clarification of language and expression
• Citations of supporting documents and processes developed since the publication of the V1 standard at the end of 2014, including guidelines for this standard.
ASI strives to develop standards in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Global Sustainable Standards Alliance ISEAL "Social Environmental Standards Setting Applicable Rules (2014)". More information on the development process of the ASI standard can be viewed at:
Http://aluminium-stewardship.org/standard-setting-process/activities-and-plans/
F. Application
Members of the production and conversion categories and industrial user categories in the ASI are required to meet the adaptation requirements of the ASI Performance Standards certification. At a minimum, some of their operations need to be certified within two years of the start of the ASI certification project or within two years after they join the ASI. The two time nodes are limited to the later ones. These members are also encouraged to conduct chain of custody certification to increase the value of their performance standards certification.
Explanation:
The green standard applies to the corresponding supply chain activities and is within the scope of the corresponding entity's certification.
With regard to more detailed applicability classification criteria for each entity, there are specific provisions in the performance standards guide. For more information on defining the scope of the entity's certification, see the ASI Assurance Manual.
The use of this standard is open to relevant users, but ASI certification can only be granted to ASI members or entities under the control of ASI members, and ASI accredited qualified auditors conduct compliance verification audits.
G. Certification
ASI's performance standards are the standards used by ASI-accredited auditors to verify whether an entity meets the conditions for granting ASI certification.
The certification scope of the entity is determined by the entity applying for certification. ASI's certification procedures are listed in the ASI Assurance Manual and are summarized as follows:
• The entity prepares for certification and requires ASI approved auditors to perform the certification audit.
• During the certification audit, the auditor verifies that the entity has a system that meets performance standards. If there are points that do not meet the standard will be pointed out, the entity will be asked to resolve these issues.
• Based on the audit report, ASI can issue a certificate valid for 3 years. ASI reviews the completeness and clarity of all audit reports and conducts the necessary follow-up questions with the auditor before issuing the certificate.
• Within 12-18 months, the auditor conducts a surveillance audit of the certified entity to verify that the system is still valid. Any minor nonconformity found during the certification audit must be handled prior to the surveillance audit.
• After a three-year certification period, the certification audit will be required to renew the certification and then conduct a surveillance audit within 12-18 months.
H. Supporting documents
The following documents provide support information to assist in the implementation of performance standards:
· ASI Performance Standards - Standard Guide
·ASI Guarantee Manual
·ASI Declaration Guide
The ASI Assurance Platform is a website that provides members and auditors with document access and simplification of the certification process.
I. Review
The ASI promised to formally review the standard in 2022, five years or more after the first release. Suggestions for amendments or clarifications may be made at any time by the parties concerned, and ASI will record these recommendations during the next review. ASI will continue to work with stakeholders and members to ensure that these standards are relevant and achievable.
J. Measuring influence
The ASI Monitoring and Evaluation Program (M&E) was designed to assess the impact of ASI certification. Impact refers to the long-term changes in the field of sustainable development. This is the aspect that the standard aims to embody and is the key to the standard project. Through the monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development capabilities, it is possible to better understand and verify the effectiveness of the ASI certification program. ASI's monitoring and evaluation plan will seek to measure short- and medium-term changes to understand how this change will contribute to long-term impact and determine how the ASI certification program will improve.
In the process of developing and implementing this project, ASI tried to formulate a Code of Good Practice (2014) based on ISEAL's social and environmental impact assessment standards. ASI is subject to its antitrust compliance and confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive business information. These policies can be found on the ASI website: https://aluminium-stewardship.org/about-asi/legal-finance-policies/
K. How to read the standard
Please note the following:
· The ASI Performance Standard includes three parts and 11 chapters (governance, environment and society)
• The principles of each chapter are given in italics, but this is not normative.
· Each chapter's auditable standards are numbered (eg "1.1")
• All capitalized generic terms and abbreviations (such as "Entity Entity") are defined in the glossary at the end of this document.
The composition of the 11 chapters of the three parts of the ASI Performance Standard is as follows:
ASI performance standard
A. Governance (Chapter 1-4)
1. Business integrity
Principle: Entities should conduct business in accordance with high standards of integrity and compliance.
1.1 Obey the law. The entity should have a system to maintain awareness of applicable laws and ensure compliance.
1.2 Anti-corruption. Entities should oppose all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery, in accordance with applicable laws and current international standards.
1.3 Code of Conduct. Entities should develop and implement a set of codes of conduct or similar documents, including principles related to environmental, social, and governance performance.
2. Policy and Management
Principle: The company is committed to sound management of the environmental, social and governance processes.
2.1 Environmental, social and governance guidelines. The entity should do:
a. Develop and maintain a comprehensive or ad hoc approach to meet the environmental, social, and governance practices included in this standard.
b. Obtain approval from senior management and provide appropriate resources to support the implementation of relevant guidelines and review the guidelines periodically.
c. Communicate these guidelines in an appropriate manner both inside and outside the entity.
2.2 Leadership. The company designates at least one senior management representative who has the overall responsibility and authority to ensure compliance with this standard.
2.3 Environmental and Social Management System. Entities should formulate and implement comprehensive and specialized:
a. Environmental Management System
b. Social Management System
2.4 Responsible purchasing. Entities should develop and implement procurement guidelines covering environmental, social, and governance requirements.
2.5 Impact assessment. Entities should conduct environmental, social, cultural and human rights impact assessments of major changes in new projects or existing facilities, including gender analysis.
2.6 emergency response plan. The entity should have different emergency plans tailored to local conditions and should work with the community, workers, their representatives, and related organizations and other potential affected groups to formulate these emergency response plans.
2.7 Mergers and Acquisitions. Entities should review environmental, social, and governance issues in the process of M&A due diligence.
2.8 Closed, decommissioned and divestment. The entity should review the relevant environmental, social, and governance issues during the planning phase of closure, decommissioning, and divestment.
3. Transparency
Principle: Entities should be transparent in accordance with internationally recognized reporting standards.
3.1 Sustainability Report. The entity should publicly disclose its corporate governance methods and its substantive impact on the environment, society and economy.
3.2 Violations and responsibilities. Entities should publicly disclose information on major fines, judgments, penalties and non-economic sanctions that have been incurred due to violation of applicable laws.
3.3 Payment to the government
a. The entity shall, in its own name, only pay to the government or have paid in accordance with the law or the contract.
b. Entities engaged in bauxite mining shall publicly disclose their payments to the government in accordance with the existing audit and assurance system.
3.4 Stakeholder complaints, appeals, and information requirements. Entities should implement smooth, easy-to-understand complaints resolution mechanisms that take into account cultural and gender factors. This mechanism should be sufficient to address the complaints, grievances, and information requirements of stakeholders regarding company operations.
4. Material Management
Principle: The entity should strive to promote resource use efficiency and recycling of aluminum from the perspective of the life cycle, which must be embodied in its internal operations as well as in the aluminum value chain.
4.1 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
a. The entity shall evaluate the life cycle impact of its main product line considering or using aluminum.
b. At the customer's request, the entity shall provide Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) information on the "cradle-to-gate" aluminum (aluminum) product.
c. Any public communication about LCA should include the public's access to this information and its basic assumptions and system boundaries.
4.2 Product Design. If the entity is engaged in the processing of semi-finished aluminum products, material conversion and/or the manufacture or sale of aluminum-containing consumer goods/commercial products, clear objectives should be incorporated into the design and development phase of the product or component to improve sustainability, including the terminal. The product's environmental life cycle impact.
4.3 Aluminum Process Scrap
a. In its own operations, the entity should minimize the generation of aluminum process waste, and establish the goal of 100% recovery, recycling, or reuse of the waste.
b. The entity shall strive to classify the waste according to the alloy and grade of aluminum for recycling.
This criterion does not apply to bauxite mining and alumina refining
4.4 Recycling and recycling of end-of-life products
a. The entity should implement a recycling strategy that includes specific timelines, activities, and goals.
b. Entities should work closely with local, regional, or national recovery recycling systems to support accurate measurement and efforts to improve the recycling rate of their aluminum-containing products in the relevant markets.
If certain aluminum-containing products show that material recycling is not a good environmental option during the life cycle assessment, then this standard does not apply.
B. Environment (Chapter 5-8)
5. Greenhouse gas emissions
Principle: According to the goals set by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, entities should commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the perspective of their life cycle to mitigate their negative impact on the global climate.
5.1 Disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. Entities should explain and publicly disclose the use of important greenhouse gas emissions and various energy sources each year.
5.2 Greenhouse gas emission reductions. Entities should set time-bound emission reduction targets and implement plans that achieve these goals. The goal should cover the more important direct and indirect sources of emissions.
5.3 Aluminum smelting. Entity engaged in aluminum smelting should:
a. It should be demonstrated that it has the necessary management system, evaluation procedures and operational controls to limit direct greenhouse gas emissions.
b. Aluminum smelters starting production on or before 2020, when producing aluminum, range 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emission levels should be controlled at a level of less than 8 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of aluminum emissions, and in 2030 or earlier To achieve this goal.
c. For electrolytic aluminum plants that will be produced after 2020, their level 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emission levels should be controlled at less than 8 tons of CO2 equivalent per ton of aluminum when producing aluminum.
6. Air pollutants, water pollutants and solid waste
Principle: The entity should reduce the emission of air pollutants and water pollutants that have adverse effects on human health and the environment and reduce the discharge of water pollutants, and manage the waste according to the waste reduction hierarchy.
6.1 Air Pollutant Emissions. Entities should quantify and report emissions of air pollutants that have a negative impact on people or the environment and implement plans to minimize their negative impacts.
6.2 Water Pollutant Emissions. The entity should quantify and report the discharge of water pollutants that have a negative impact on people or the environment, and implement plans to minimize its negative impact.
6.3 Evaluation and Management of Leakage and Leakage
a. The entity should assess the main areas of risk of air, water, and/or land contamination in the event of leaks and leaks in its operations.
b. After the assessment is completed, the entity should develop plans for the implementation of management and external communications, compliance controls, and monitoring programs to prevent and monitor these leaks and leaks.
6.4 Report of Leakage
a. The entity shall disclose the number, type and potential impact of the major spill to the affected parties immediately after the spill.
b. The entity shall publicly disclose the impact assessment of the spill and the remedial actions taken, and publish an annual communiqué.
6.5 Waste Management and Reporting
a. The entity should implement a waste management strategy designed according to the waste reduction hierarchy.
b. The entity shall publicly disclose on a yearly basis the quantities of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste (general waste) it produces and related waste disposal methods.
6.6 Bauxite red mud. Companies engaged in alumina refining should:
a. The bauxite residue storage area has been built, which can effectively prevent the emission and leaching of bauxite red mud and filtrate to the environment.
b. Conduct regular inspections and controls, including inspections by third parties, to ensure that the bauxite ore is stored intact.
c. Control and neutralize the water discharge from the bauxite red mud dump to minimize the impact on the environment.
d. Bauxite red mud shall not be discharged into the marine and aquatic environment.
e. Establish a timetable and roadmap for the elimination of the bauxite red mud repository, using advanced technologies for storing or reusing red mud. Alumina refineries newly put into operation after 2020 should use new technologies to store or reuse red mud.
f. After the alumina plant is shut down, the bauxite red mud storage area should be repaired so that the risk of future environmental pollution is fully reduced.
6.7 Electrolytic cell overhaul slag (SPL): The entity engaged in aluminum smelting should:
a. Store and manage the SPL to prevent its release or leaching into the environment.
b. Optimize the recycling and recycling process of carbon and refractories.
c. The untreated SPL cannot be landfilled where it may cause potential environmental negative impacts.
d. At least one review of alternatives will be conducted annually for landfill-processed SPLs and stockpiled SPLs.
e. Do not dump emission SPL to the ocean or aquatic environment.
6.8 Aluminum slag. Entity engaged in aluminum remelting/refining and operating smelting workshops should:
a. Aluminum scraps and residues are treated to recover aluminum to a greater extent.
b. The recycled aluminum residue is recycled to a greater extent.
c. Prove that they regularly review other solutions that are different from landfill aluminum residues.
7. Water Resources Management
Principle: The entity should responsibly extract, use and manage water to support the management of water resources.
7.1 Assessment of Water. The entity should:
a. Identify and plan for water withdrawals and water use based on source and species.
b. Assess the entity-affected area watershed-related risks.
7.2 Water Resources Management. The entity should:
a. Implement water management plans and develop time-bound targets to address the substantial risks identified in Standard 7.1(b).
b. Monitor the effectiveness of the plan.
7.3 Water Use and Risk Disclosure. The entity should report the extraction and use of water and disclose the main water-related risks. ,
8. Biodiversity
Principle: The entity should manage its impact on biodiversity in order to reduce the level of mitigation to protect ecosystems, habitats and species.
8.1 Biodiversity assessment. Entities should assess the risks and realities of the impact of biodiversity on land use and operational activities in their affected areas.
8.2 Biodiversity Management
a. The entity shall implement and monitor the biodiversity action plan, which includes time-bound targets to address the substantive impacts found under standard 8.1 and monitor its effective implementation.
b. Biodiversity action plans should be coordinated in accordance with the order of biodiversity mitigation.
c. The results of the biodiversity obtained should be shared with stakeholders and published publicly and regularly updated.
8.3 Alien species. Entities should actively prevent accidental or deliberate introduction of alien species, which may have a significant negative impact on biodiversity.
8.4 Commitment "forbidden" to World Heritage Sites. Bauxite mining entities should:
a. Do not explore or develop new mines in World Heritage sites.
b. Take all possible means to ensure that existing and future operations in existing sites and heritage sites in World Heritage sites are not inconsistent with the outstanding universal values ​​of the site and do not jeopardize its integrity.
8.5 Mine restoration. The entity engaged in bauxite mining must
a. Repair the environment that was disrupted or occupied due to mining activities, and use good technology to obtain results that are consistent with key stakeholders in the mine closure planning process.
b. Provide financial support to ensure that sufficient resources are available to meet mine repair and shutdown requirements.
C. Society (Chapter 9-11)
9. Human rights
Principle: Entities should respect and support individual and collective human rights affected by their actions. Entities should take appropriate actions to assess, prevent and remedy the potential adverse effects on human rights in a manner consistent with international human rights instruments.
9.1 Human rights due diligence. Entities should respect human rights and abide by the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, consistent with its size and environment, including the following:
a. Guideline for respecting human rights.
b. Human rights due diligence procedures aimed at identifying, preventing, mitigating and clarifying how they deal with the actual and potential impact on human rights.
c. If the entity is found to have caused or contributed to an adverse human rights impact, it should provide remedies through legal process or cooperation.
In the case of Aboriginal people, applicable FPIC (criterion 9.4)
9.2 Women's Rights and Interests. Entities should implement guidelines and procedures to ensure that women's rights and interests are respected and that they meet international standards, including the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
9.3 Aboriginal people. Entities should implement guidelines and procedures to ensure respect for the rights and interests of indigenous peoples and comply with international standards, including ILO Convention No. 169 and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
This standard applies to the existence of identified indigenous peoples or their lands, territories and resources.
9.4 Autonomous, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). If a new project or a major change to an existing project may have a significant impact on aboriginal people who are culturally related to the land concerned and reside on such land, the entity should communicate with the aboriginal people and cooperate with the aborigines in good faith through its representative agency. In order to obtain its own informed consent before any project that has an impact on its land or territory and other resources is approved, especially if it involves the development, use or exploitation of minerals, water or other resources.
This standard applies to the existence of identified indigenous peoples or their lands, territories and resources.
9.5 Cultural sites and religious sites. Entities should consult with the affected communities to jointly determine the value of religious sacred sites or cultural sites and affected areas, and take appropriate measures to avoid or remedy the impacts and to guarantee the right to continue using these sites or values.
If it may affect Aboriginal cultural sites or religious sites and values, the standard FPIC Standard 9.4 also applies.
9.6 Resettlement
a. Practical alternatives should be considered in the project design of the entity to avoid or minimize the migration of people in substantive locations and/or assets, taking into account environmental, social and financial costs and benefits, with particular attention to the poor and Vulnerable groups, including women's influence.
b. In the event of unavoidable physical location migration, the entity should consult and cooperate with the affected parties to develop a plan of action for resettlement, which should include at least IFC Performance Standard 5 (land acquisition and involuntary resettlement). The applicable requirements and compliance with applicable laws, regardless of the number of affected persons.
These standards apply to resettlement that is being considered or is ongoing since the ASI was added, or changes that have occurred since the last audit, or resettlement that is expected to occur during the certification period. When it comes to Aboriginal people, the standard 9.4 on FPIC will also apply.
9.7 Local Community
a. Entities should respect the laws and traditional rights of local communities in their land, livelihoods, and use of natural resources.
b. Entities should take appropriate steps to prevent and resolve any adverse impact of their activities on the livelihoods of local communities.
c. The entity should discuss with the local community the opportunity to respect and support the livelihood of the community.
If the results of human rights due diligence conducted as part of Standard 9.1 determine that there are problems affecting the local community, these criteria apply.
9.8 Conflict-affected and high-risk areas. In conflict-affected and high-risk areas, entities should not encourage armed conflicts or human rights violations.
9.9 Security Practices. When entities come into contact with public and private security service providers, they should respect human rights in accordance with recognized standards and good practices.
10. Labor rights
Principle: Entities should uphold decent work and employee human rights in accordance with the core ILO conventions or other relevant ILO conventions, respect employees, and maintain their dignity.
10.1 Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.
a. Entities shall comply with ILO Conventions No. 87 and No. 98 and respect the rights of local employees to freely join organizations, join or not join trade unions, seek representation and join staff committees.
b. The entity shall respect workers’ right to collective bargaining, participate in any collective bargaining process in good faith and abide by existing collective bargaining agreements.
c. Entities in countries where applicable laws limit the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining rights should support alternative methods of trade unions permitted by applicable law.
10.2 Child Labour. Entities must not use or support the use of child labor as defined in ILO Conventions No. 138 and No. 182, and should comply with relevant domestic and international laws.
A.zui Low working age is 15 years old.
b. Do not use or support dangerous child labor.
c. Do not use or support poor forms of child labor.
10.3 Forced Labor. Entities must not use or support the use of forced labor as defined in ILO Conventions Nos. 29 and 105. Entities must not:
a. Participate or support human trafficking either directly or through any employment or recruitment agency.
b. Directly or through employment or recruitment agencies ask workers for any form of deposits, recruitment fees or equipment.
c. At any time require migrant workers to provide deposits and deposits.
d. Debt workers or force them to work to pay off debts.
e. Unreasonably restricting the freedom of movement of workers within the workplace or on-site housing.
f. Keep original employee ID, work permit, travel document or original training certificate.
g. Deprives workers of the freedom to notify and terminate employment at any time within a reasonable time and is therefore punished.
10.4 Non-discrimination. Entities should guarantee equal opportunities in accordance with ILO Conventions No. 100 and No. 111. They must not be subject to gender, ethnicity, national or social origin, religion, disability, political parties, sexuality, employment, salary, promotion, training or dismissal. Discrimination is based on orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, age, or any other situation that may cause discrimination.
10.5 Communication and Participation. Entities should ensure that they communicate openly and directly with workers and their representatives regarding working conditions and workplace and remuneration issues without threats of retaliation, intimidation or harassment.
10.6 Disciplinary measures. Entities must not engage in or tolerate the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, harassment, and gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, or verbal abuse.
10.7 Compensation. The entity should:
a. Respect the employee's right to obtain living wages, and ensure that a normal work week's wages are always at least legal or industry-standard low wages, and sufficient to meet the basic needs of employees, as well as provide some discretionary income.
b. Pay wages in a timely manner in accordance with legal and documentation standards.
10.8 Working hours. Entities should comply with applicable laws and industry standards concerning labor time (including overtime hours), holidays, and paid annual leave.
11. Occupational Health and Safety
Principle: The entity should provide safe and healthy working conditions to all employees and contractors.
11.1 Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Policy. The entity should:
a. Implement, communicate, and regularly review occupational health and safety guidelines that require senior management to pass and provide resources to support the implementation of the guidelines.
b. Under the supervision of the entity, employees and visitors should follow this policy at any location and activity.
c. Make clear in the guidelines that they are committed to compliance with the relevant health and safety standards of labor, relevant international standards, and the ILO's occupational health and safety conventions, including ILO Conventions Nos. 155 and 176.
d. It is clear in the policy that employees have the right to understand the hazards and safety measures of their work and the right to refuse or stop unsafe work.
11.2 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The physical occupational health and safety management system needs to be documented, and the system should comply with applicable domestic and international standards.
11.3 employees participate in health and safety. Entities should provide employees with mechanisms for raising, discussing, and participating in the management of occupational health and safety issues, such as the establishment of a joint health and safety committee.
11.4 Occupational Health and Safety Performance. The entity should use hysteresis and leading indicators to evaluate its occupational health and safety performance, compare it with existing peers and better practices, and strive to continuously improve.
This standard supports documents: ASI Performance Standards - Guidelines
The purpose of the ASI Performance Standards - Guidelines is to assist ASI members in fulfilling their commitment to implement this performance standard and obtain certification. There are 11 principles of performance standards, each of which exists as a separate chapter for the use of the responsible person designated by the company. ASI Performance Standards - A guide can also be used as a resource for ASI-accredited auditors to conduct independent third-party audits.
Anyone who wants to learn more about ASI standards can find this guide on the ASI website.
Background Information:
Currently, ASI's more than 60 members include representatives of civil society organizations, bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum smelting, semi-finished products processing companies, product and component manufacturers, consumer products and commercial product manufacturers (including automobiles Industry, construction and packaging), as well as related industry associations and other supporters.
ASI continues to seek cooperation with commercial entities and stakeholders in the global aluminum value chain. Companies that are interested in becoming members can learn more about ASI's membership structure and how to apply for membership.
ASI is currently part of the member companies:
Rio Tinto, Hydro Aluminium, UAE Global Aluminum, Alcoa, Kennel Aluminum, Rusal, Novelis, Aleris Aluminum, Okoningk, European Aluminum Foil, Austenitic Aluminum, Jiangsu Zhongji, Amcor, Brazilian CBA, Aludium Premium Aluminium, Boer, , Constanta Flexible, Jupiter Aluminum, Shenhuo Aluminum, Jinqiao Aluminum, Audi, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nestle, Schüco International, Tetra Pak, Apple, Fromageries Bel Food Group, Energia Potior Ltd, Ronald Wheel Group, Regain Materials, Lavit, Gulkula Mining, Bridgnorth Aluminium, Siliconstone Technology Group...
(The members belonging to the production and conversion processing category will start the certification of ASI performance standards and ASI chain of custody standards within 2 years)
ASI related supporting documents and reference materials:
The following documents provide additional support information to assist in the implementation of the ASI standard and the implementation and exchange of ASI certification:
· ASI member information and application form
·ASI Performance Standards
·ASI chain of custody standards
· ASI Performance Standards Guide
·ASI Chain of Custody Standard Guide
·ASI Declaration Guide
·ASI Auditor Accreditation Procedure
·ASI audit supervision mechanism (will be released in 2018)
·ASI monitoring and evaluation plan (to be released in 2018)
· ASI Registration Expert Program