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August 6, 2008
Alcoa Contributes to a Sustainable 2008 Beijing Olympics
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it is contributing to China’s
commitment to a “green”
Olympics by providing lightweight aluminum for transportation systems
that will be used during the games and including its aluminum composite
material on several new venues constructed especially for the 2008
Beijing Olympics starting on August 8.
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August 5, 2008
Alcoa's Kawneer Business Puts the Spotlight on Sustainability at Kawneergreen.com
New Website Showcases Kawneer North America’s
Featured Sustainable Products, Explores Selected LEED Projects and
Delivers Tools to Help Customers Achieve Eco-Friendly Vision
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July 28, 2008
Alcoa Notified of Hart Scott Rodino Filing by Highfields Capital
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it received an official notification on
Friday, July 25 2008, that Highfields Capital has filed under the Hart
Scott Rodino Act its intention to acquire up to approximately eight
percent of Alcoa's common shares, inclusive of the approximately two
percent of Alcoa’s common shares Highfields’
affiliated funds already own.
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July 24, 2008
Alcoa Materials Management Names Top Scrap Suppliers for 2008
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Materials Management business
has named the top ten scrap processors for 2008. Criteria required for
top scrap suppliers include quality, volume and performance. Maintaining
these high standards, Alcoa Materials Management has been able to
increase its scrap purchases by more than 10% annually for the last
three years.
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What's New at Alcoa
ALCOA's 'bench strength': Summer Intern Conference returns to Tennessee Operations
By Robert Norris
of The Daily Times Staff
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As Others See Us
Alcoa Ranked Among Top Companies on Climate Change and Governance by Leading Environmental Group; Alcoa #2 in the U.S.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 2006--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that CERES, the largest coalition of investors, environmental and public interest organizations in North America, ranked Alcoa second among U.S. companies in its Report on Corporate Governance and Climate Change. This report is the first comprehensive measurement of how 100 leading global companies are preparing and positioning themselves to face the challenges of global warming. It is designed to be used as a benchmark tool by institutional investors and corporations.
Companies in the 10 most carbon-intensive sector industries were evaluated on how they addressed climate change through board oversight, management performance, public disclosure, emissions accounting and strategic planning. Alcoa scored 74 out of a possible 100 points, following DuPont, who had 85 points.
Alcoa was cited as a positive example in management execution. The report states that Alcoa's CEO is among the leaders in its industry by articulating the business case for GHG controls and a supportive government regulatory framework.
"Alcoa is committed to being a leader in addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. This report recognizes both our focus on the issue and the hard work over the past decade to cut GHG emissions by more than 25 percent over 1990 levels," said Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda.
Separately, Alcoa was the highest scoring American company in an analysis of environmental and sustainability reporting in the metals, mining and crude-oil sectors by The Roberts Environmental Center of Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California.
About CERES
CERES is a national coalition of investors, environmental groups and other public interest organizations working with companies to address sustainability challenges such as global climate change. CERES directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), a group of more than 50 institutional investors in the U.S. and Europe that collectively manage nearly $3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit http://www.ceres.org
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 129,000 employees in 42 countries and has been named one of the top three most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com
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