Main areas of application: Wrought and foundry alloys for the body, drive train, wheels and chassis
Other areas of application: Equipment options
Raw-material-specific risks.
Violations of human rights and the rights of indigenous peoples; specifically, endangering the rights of local communities, incl. through resettlement/land conversion
Negative environmental impacts, such as contamination (tailings), high water consumption and loss of biodiversity, closure of mines without usable restoration or further usage (subsistence farming)
Health hazards due to dust from mines and transporting bauxite
Corruption and weak rule of law
Violation of workers’ rights
High energy consumption and associated CO2 emissions (especially from smelting plants)
Measures taken by the BMW Group.
ASI Performance Standard certification of BMW Landshut Light Metal Foundry since 2019
Comprehensive ESG risk assessment to identify risks; primarily focused on critical stages in the value chain
Discussion of ESG risks with NGOs and critical stakeholders
ASI-certified aluminium identified as a share of total aluminium sourced; gradual implementation of ASI standards throughout the supply chain
Creating transparency and traceability throughout the BMW Group aluminium value creation network
Secondary raws: Identification of value and processing options of the recycling stream relevant for the BMW Group
