Aluminij Industries bags ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification for foundry aluminium alloys production

On Friday, April 28, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that it certified Aluminij Industries d.o.o. against Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification for producing and selling foundry aluminium alloys in the form of billets, slabs, and small ingots at its facility in Mostar, Bosnia. The company represents Bosnia and Herzegovina as the first recipient of ASI certification.

Aluminij manufactures a wide range of foundry aluminium alloys using recycled aluminium, primary aluminium and pre-alloys. It is the largest importer and exporter of the materials in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with an annual production capacity of more than 200,000 tonnes.

The brand new ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification defines 11 principles and 62 criteria under three sustainability pillars – Environment, Social, and Governance, aiming to address pressing sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain.

On receiving the certification, Amir Gross Kabiri, Chairman of M.T. Abraham Group, said: “Aluminij emphasizes the interdependent environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development by putting sustainability at the core of its operation. Our ability to be a force for change relies on the divergent perspectives of diligent and committed employees from diverse backgrounds. Striving for excellence and integrity, Aluminij will retain its focus on sustainability, while successfully minimizing CO2 emissions in its operation. With the immense expertise of our team, Aluminij continues its ongoing objective to shape the industry toward a greener future.”

Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI, commented: “We warmly congratulate Aluminij Industries d.o.o. for achieving the first Performance Standard Certification V3 (2022) in Bosnia and Herzegovina at its foundry and casting operation in Mostar, Bosnia. In addition to being the leading importer and exporter in the country, its ASI Certification to the updated Performance Standard V3 establishes Aluminij also as a country leader as well as a global aluminium industry leader for its responsible and sustainable production practices.”

The independent, third-party audit of the Aluminij Industries d.o.o. facility was conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification.