Stockholm-based Gränges says it has become a member of the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI describes itself as a global, multistakeholder, nonprofit standards setting and certification organization that works to maximize the contribution of aluminum to a sustainable society.
ASI strives to set global standards for sustainability performance and material chain-of-custody within the aluminum value chain, and the organization says it also works to promote improvements in key environmental, social and governance dimensions .
“In all things we do, we have a strong focus on sustainability as an integrated part of our business,” says Gränges CEO Johan Menckel. “We strive to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations, uphold ethical business practices and provide a safe and good work environment. We support ASI’s commitment to promote greater sustainability and transparency in the aluminum value chain.”.
As part of the membership, Gränges says it has agreed to seek certification against the ASI Performance Standard for at least one facility or product line within two years of joining the initiative.
Gränges uses both primary and secondary raw materials in its production process, with the company saying it used 25 percent scrap materials at its U.S. facilities in 2017. The company produces rolled aluminum for what it terms niche markets, including heat exchangers used in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market. It claims global production capacity of 420,000 metric tons per year.