BALCO Achieves ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a unit of Vedanta Aluminium |
| Achievement | Achieved Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 Certification |
| First in India | BALCO is the first Indian company to attain this certification |
| Facility Location | Korba, Chhattisgarh |
| Certification Scope | Covers primary aluminium production processes |
| Sustainability Pillars | Environment, Social, and Governance |
| Production Capacity | 575,000 tonnes of aluminium annually |
| Facility Features | Smelter with two potlines, three cast-houses, rolled product plant, and power |
| Sustainability Focus | Biodiversity conservation, indigenous peoples' rights, circularity, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction |
| Certification Process | Independent, third-party audit by CETIZION Verifica |
| Industry Recognition | Praised by John Slaven (CEO of Vedanta Aluminium) and Fiona Solomon (CEO of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative) |
| Future Goals | Aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050 with clear timelines |
| Impact | Sets a benchmark for sustainable aluminium production in India and globally |