Nemak receives ASI Performance Standard Certification for its three aluminium auto component facilities

Nemak S.A.B de C.V, popularly known as Nemak, specialised in developing and manufacturing aluminium components for e-mobility, structure and chassis,  has reportedly received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its three global production facilities in Poland, Slovakia, and Brazil.

The three facilities, named Nemak Slovakia s.r.o., near Ladomerská Vieska, Slovakia; Nemak Poland Sp. z o.o. in Bielsko-Biała, Poland; and Nemak Alumínio do Brazil Ltda. in Betim, Mato Grosso, Brazil, produce a wide range of automotive components. While the Slovakia facility manufactures engine blocks, transmission cases, and housing for electric engines, the Poland facility produces high-pressure diecasting, with production departments focused on powertrain components and vehicle structural parts. The Brazil facility specialises in engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmissions.

Nemak has received this certification after undergoing an independent, third-party audits at its Poland and Slovakia facilities by TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH and at its Brazil facility by DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd.

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

Sabine Sigle, Global Sustainability Sr Manager at Nemak, said: “At Nemak, our commitment to responsible practices and our holistic approach to sustainability are the cornerstones of our operations. The ASI Performance Standard Certification highlights our pledge to not only environmental stewardship but also to upholding human rights and ethical principles, ensuring that every step we take contributes to a more sustainable future.”

Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI, commented: “We congratulate Nemak on achieving Performance Standard Certification at its Brazil, Poland and Slovakia production facilities. This certification not only highlights Nemak’s dedication to implementing environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing practices and policies, but also the key role of aluminium in advancing the automotive industry towards more sustainable and efficient mobility solutions. Aluminium’s exceptional strength-to-weight ratio coupled with its recyclability at the vehicle’s end-of-life aligns with a circular economy approach. We encourage more companies to adopt this mindset in their design and production of new products.”

In July 2022, Nemak had joined ASI as a Production and Transformation member.