Rio Tinto becomes first aluminium producer certified under new sustainability benchmark

Mining giant Rio Tinto has become the first company in the world to be certified under the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) – a new benchmark for healthy environmental, social and governance practices across the aluminium lifecycle of production, use and recycling, the company announced on Tuesday. By using ASI-certified aluminium, manufacturers and end-users will now be able to demonstrate their commitment to a sustainable supply chain.