Summary
This desktop report provides an analysis of the implementation of key governance and social criteria of the ASI Performance Standard by 74 ASI Certified Entities. Certifications were issued from March 2018 to February 2021. Overall, the examined Entities have consistently applied the criteria 2.4 (responsible sourcing), 2.7 (mergers & acquisitions), 2.8 (closure, decommissioning and divestment) and 9.1 (human rights due diligence). With a slight exception of criteria 2.4 and 9.1.b (due diligence process), the total conformance rate is extremely high.