Albras, the largest producer of primary aluminium in Brazil, has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as a new Production & Transformation member. This brings the total number of ASI Members working toward a responsible aluminium value chain to 136.
Albras produces liquid metal, P1020 aluminium alloy ingots, PFA (Primary Foundry Alloy or Primary Aluminium Alloy), P0610, P1015 and Bus bars. Hydro is the company’s main shareholder, with 51% of the shares in this joint venture. The other shareholder is NAAC – Nippon Amazon Aluminum Co. Ltd., formed by a consortium of Japanese companies, trading companies, consumers and manufacturers of aluminium products.
“ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative) certification is a big step towards strengthening Albras’ position in the world market. Albras’ aluminium is produced responsibly in all its stages, with respect to people and the environment. By joining ASI, we reinforce our commitment to quality, innovation and responsibility in the production cycle of our product, always seeking best practices and complying with the strictest control and safety standards,” said João Batista Filaho de Menezes, President.
“It is extremely important for Albras to be part of the association that manages the only responsible supply program that addresses the best practices throughout our operation. Having our operations positively evaluated by ASI shows us that we are on the right track in balancing quality and respect for people and the environment in our aluminium production,” Hajime Tonoki, Vice President.
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