The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) recently certified Alcoa Corp.’s Massena facility in New York for its smelter and casthouse.
The certificate is provisional because of travel delays associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the ASI accredited auditor’s on-site evaluation.
The ASI Certification program was developed using a multistakeholder consultation process that defines robust environmental, social, and governance principles and criteria. These include greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and rights for Indigenous Peoples. The program is the most comprehensive in the industry.
“Earning certifications from ASI aligns with our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future,” John Slaven, Alcoa executive vice president and COO, said. “This recognition for Massena is welcome news for the facility’s 120 years of continual production and the important work that our employees do there every day to consistently improve for the benefit of our customers, communities, and the environment.”
Alcoa has 16 facilities certified to ASI’s standards globally. In addition, the company has earned ASI’s Chain of Custody certification. This allows it to globally market and sell ASI-certified aluminum.
Massena began aluminum production in 1902. It has a current nameplate capacity of 130,000 metric tons and is powered by hydroelectricity.
According to the company, Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products with a vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.