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May 13, 2008
Greenland Parliament Agrees to 2nd Phase of Joint Studies on Potential Smelter and Hydropower Project
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today welcomed the decision taken by the Greenland
parliament to advance into a second phase of joint studies with Alcoa
into the feasibility of establishing a world class sustainable aluminum
industry in Greenland.
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May 12, 2008
Alcoa Electrical and Electronic Solutions to Close Operations in Puebla, Mexico and Del Rio, Texas
Alcoa today announced that itsAlcoa Electrical and Electronics
Solutions business will close its operations in Puebla, Mexico and its
warehouse in Del Rio, Texas during the third quarter of 2008. This
decision is necessary due to lower production demand and a change in
logistics processes. The restructuring will result in the permanent
reduction of about 65 associates in Del Rio and approximately 1,400 in
Puebla. The charges related to the restructurings were previously
reported by Alcoa.
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May 8, 2008
Alcoa Board Elects Klaus Kleinfeld President and CEO
Alcoa's Board of Directors has elected Klaus Kleinfeld, 50, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He succeeds Alain Belda, 64,
as CEO. Mr. Belda will continue as Chairman of the Board.
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May 5, 2008
Alcoa Team Selected for International Quality Competition
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Warrick (Indiana) Operations
has been selected as a finalist in a prestigious, international
competition hosted by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
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What's New at Alcoa
Changing the Trade Debate: Will the U.S. and the EU Lead?
Address by Klaus Kleinfeld, President and Chief Operating Officer, Alcoa Inc to 1st Transatlantic Economic Dialogue Conference
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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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