EGA’s Al Taweelah again wins ASI Performance Standard Certification

Emirates Global Aluminium has announced on Thursday, May 19, that its Al Taweelah site has again bagged the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard Certification for sustainable performance. The recertification covers EGA’s port, power generation, carbon plant, potlines, casthouse, and waste management including spent pot lining and dross.

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative acknowledges the efforts of metals and mining companies as well as end-users of aluminium towards the sustainability of the society. The ASI Performance Standard Certification is now a global benchmark for sustainability performance in the industry.

Al Taweelah’s first ASI Performance Standard Certification dates back to 2019. The recertification is the first for an aluminium smelter in the Middle East with zero non-conformances.

Al Taweelah won the certification again after a rigorous, independent on-site audit of its environmental, social and governance performance, including biodiversity, human rights, transparency, community engagement, emissions, and waste management.

EGA’s Jebel Ali was certified to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard last year. EGA was the first Middle East company to apply to join ASI in December 2017.

Al Taweelah produces more than 1.5 million tonnes of aluminium each year, leverage technology developed by EGA in the UAE.