- 16/01/2024
- Press Release
Green Aluminium Industry Leader, ALVANCE British Aluminium, achieves certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Performance Standard V3
ALVANCE British Aluminium is delighted to announce that they have been certified against the latest Aluminium Stewardship Performance Standard – V3. This certification is a testament to ALVANCE’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, responsible sourcing, and industry-leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. By meeting the rigorous requirements of the ASI Performance Standard V3, ALVANCE has demonstrated its dedication to transparency, traceability, and promoting responsible production throughout the aluminium value chain. You can check out our audit results here.
ALVANCE British Aluminium’s achievement of this certification is a significant milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable future. It reinforces our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, promoting circular economy principles, and fostering positive social impact across the communities where we operate – values that have been part of our DNA for almost 100 years in Lochaber.
The ASI Performance Standard V3 is recognised as the most comprehensive and rigorous sustainability standard for the aluminium industry, covering key aspects such as greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing, biodiversity, human rights and labour practices. It sets a benchmark for responsible operations and provides assurance to customers, employees and stakeholders that ALVANCE’s products are produced with sustainable and ethical principles as core guiding principles.
Tom Uppington, Managing Director of ALVANCE British Aluminium, commented saying:
“This certification marks a significant accomplishment for our business. I would like to express my gratitude to all our employees, partners, and stakeholders who have contributed to this remarkable achievement. It is through their dedication, hard work, and shared vision that we have reached this important milestone. Together, we will continue to drive positive change in the aluminium industry and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
Moving forward, Alvance British Aluminium will continue to build on this success and embrace the opportunities of maintaining its ASI certification, continually improving processes along the way. The company has already outlined plans for further improving its sustainability practices and reducing its environmental footprint, you can learn more about this in our sustainability report.
For further information about Alvance British Aluminium, please contact Colleen MacLean, Executive Assistant & Communications Lead on Colleen.MacLean@alvancegroup.com
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