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ALUCOAT certifies in Aluminium Stewardship Initiative ASI, its commitment to sustainability in the aluminium value chain.

ALUCOAT is very pleased to obtain the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certification for Performance Standard (V3 2022) as a commitment to improve sustainability throughout the aluminium value chain, all our stakeholders, and with SDG 17 Partnerships for the goals.

ASI is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain, setting 59 criteria under the three pillars of sustainability: Environment, Social and Governance.

ALUCOAT is in the process of implementing improvements focused on the sustainability priorities proposed by ASI in their strategy (2030-2050) such as:

• Climate change, where aluminium accounts for around 2% of CO₂ eq global emissions. It is required an aluminium sector aligned with 1.5°C and therefore a low carbon aluminium. ALUCOAT, as part of its commitment to SDG 13 Climate Action, calculates the Carbon Footprint (Scope 1 and 2) and increases the percentage of recycled aluminium in its products. It also has solar panels installed and ISO 50001 certification, contributing to the reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions.

• Circularity, where aluminium is 100% recyclable and experiences no loss of properties or quality during the recycling process. To achieve this, ALUCOAT focuses on aluminium utilization measures, reducing raw material consumption. ALUCOAT also implements sustainable water management and carries out segregation and separation by aluminIum alloys. All of these efforts are highlighted by the recent attainment of the Zero Waste Certificate. These actions align with SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 12 Responsible Production and Consumption.
• Positive nature, improving the resilience of our planet and our societies in aspects of ecosystems, habitats, species and biodiversity. Where measures such as sustainable water management and the commitment to increasing the use of recycled aluminium, as opposed to extracting primary aluminium, are related to SDG 14 Life Below Water and SDG 15 Life on Land.
• Human rights, as a broad and cross-cutting issue throughout the supply chain. ALUCOAT promotes respect for human rights in new industrial projects and significant organizational changes, community development, workers’ rights, and occupational health and safety management with its ISO 45001 certification. This aligns with SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.

ALUCOAT, certified in Zero Waste

In its continuous drive towards more sustainable practices, ALUCOAT, a specialist in aluminium coating ranging from 20 to 500 microns and the manufacturing of aluminium honeycomb, has obtained ZERO WASTE CERTIFICATION, reinforcing its contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This certification attests that over 90% of the waste generated by ALUCOAT is recycled and transformed back into raw materials, highlighting ALUCOAT’s ongoing efforts to promote a sustainable production model.

This certification, endorsed by AENOR, reflects ALUCOAT’s commitment to responsible waste management and its active participation in the circular economy. ALUCOAT’s dedication to the environment, circular economy, and the fight against climate change is demonstrated not only in its daily processes but also in its current Sustainability Plan. This plan encompasses present and future initiatives that ALUCOAT is undertaking in the areas of Environment, Social, and Governance. Furthermore, this commitment is evident in the constant pursuit of new products and the implementation of Eco-design in each of them.

ALUCOAT stands out as a benchmark in sustainability in the industrial sector. Its ongoing actions are focused on improving the consumption of natural resources, reducing Carbon Footprint, and minimizing Water Footprint.

ALUCOAT is forging a more sustainable future with each step.