Novelis Zhenjiang Achieves ASI Performance Certification

Novelis announced that its Zhenjiang Plant in Jiangsu Province in China has been awarded the Performance Standard Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. This accreditation is a significant step forward in Novelis' pursuit of ASI certifications in China as both its Zhenjiang and Changzhou plants have achieved the Performance Standard Certification. As a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, Novelis has been prioritizing reducing its carbon footprint and that of its customers. As such, Novelis has committed to be carbon-neutral by 2050 or sooner and to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2026. The "dual carbon" goals, which are in line with the core concept of China’s high-quality development, have become the major focus for businesses in the country. Increasing the amount of recycled aluminum in its products is at the core of Novelis’ carbon reduction strategy. In addition, the company seeks to reduce waste to landfill by 20%, energy intensity by 10% and water intensity by 10% by 2026. Novelis aims to achieve ASI certifications in all its plants worldwide. Novelis has achieved both the ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Certifications at all of its Korean and European manufacturing sites. In Brazil, Novelis’ Pindamonhangaba facility and all of its 14 scrap collection centers hold the ASI Performance Standard Certification. In addition, three of the company’s plants in North America hold Performance Standard Certifications.