Alcoa is a global company that does business in various different local markets. To achieve this successfully, we trust in all Alcoans to experience the Values of Alcoa and support the Principles.
The values provide a common structure for our decisions, actions and behavior. They are our universal language - transcending culture and geography. To experience our values we must reach the highest standards of corporate behavior in all aspects of the business - in all regions of the world. The foundation of our Values is dignity and mutual respect, which are fundamental to our company.
Alcoa's attitude with matters that involve human rights is guided by our Values and Principles.
Children and young workers
As a fundamental principle we do not employ children or support the use of child labor. We encourage the creation of educational, training or apprenticeship programs related with the formal education of young people.
Freedom to join
We believe that people should work if they wish to or need to, not because they are forced to do so. We prohibit the use of work as a prison, work by obligation, forced work, slavery or oppression.
Equal opportunities
We recognize, respect and accept the cultural differences found in the world market. Our workplace is a meritocracy where our objective is to attract, develop, promote and retain the best people of all cultures and segments of the population based on ability. We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind.
Compensation
We guarantee that compensation reaches or exceeds the minimum legal values and is competitive within the industrial standards. Our compensation philosophy is clearly informed to employees and totally in agreement with the laws in effect.
Freedom of association
We recognize and respect the individual liberty of Alcoans to join or not legally authorized associations or organizations.
Relationships with native people
Within our structure of Values, we respect the cultures, customs and values of people in the communities where we operate and take into consideration then needs, concerns and aspirations.
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