JW Aluminum signs on to sustainability effort

Charleston, South Carolina-based JW Aluminum says it has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a “Production & Transformation” member. The Melbourne, Australia-based ASI describes itself as a global nonprofit standards-setting and certification organization.

ASI says it encourages collaboration between aluminum producers, users and stakeholders to “foster responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminum.” 

JW Aluminum produces rolled aluminum sheet and foil at its facilities in South Carolina and Arkansas. The company uses a high percentage of recycled aluminum content in its process and produces aluminum that can be infinitely recycled, says the firm.

“Joining the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative reinforces our strong commitment to sustainability and broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives,” says Ryan Roush, JW chief operating officer. “Given our position in the aluminum value chain, we have a unique opportunity, and responsibility, to leverage aluminum's everlasting nature to its fullest.”

As a new member, JW Aluminum is beginning the certification process for its recently expanded facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

“It’s a rigorous, comprehensive and cross-functional process that will provide added transparency to our core customers and all stakeholders who share the goal to achieve a circular economy and live up to ESG principles, says Roush. “We’re committed to secure a safe, sustainable future for generations to come, for the good of all stakeholders, American manufacturing and our planet.”