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| September 17, 2007
Alcoa Publishes New Sustainability Reports for Australia and Jamaica
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa announced today that it has published new sustainability reports
from its Australia and Jamaica locations. Each report details the
efforts the two regions have taken to achieve all facets of
sustainability. The reports are available at www.alcoa.com/sustainability
Following are some highlights from the reports:
Alcoa in Australia-
Australia’s Pinjarra refinery upgrade
completed in 2006 included the installation of new emissions control
mechanisms using best-practice technology, resulting in improved
environmental performance, reduced emissions and an increase in
alumina production capacity. The equivalent of 1,500 full-time jobs
were created during the construction period.
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Setting a new benchmark for the global alumina industry, Alcoa of
Australia developed an innovative carbon capture technology that locks
up carbon dioxide by mixing it with bauxite residue, a waste from the
alumina-refining process. The first carbon capture plant is now fully
operational at Australia’s Kwinana refinery
and there are plans underway to roll out this technology at other
locations in Australia and around the world.
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The Make an Impact program was initiated in 2006. This program,
developed with funding from Alcoa Foundation, aims to support employees’
environmental commitments to reducing their personal greenhouse
footprint. Alcoa Australia distributed Make An Impact kits to
employees and their families that include an Internet-based greenhouse
calculator and other advice on reducing energy and water consumption,
and waste.
Jamalco-
Improving the energy efficiency of the Jamalco refinery was a key area
of focus. Jamalco reduced the amount of energy it needs to make one
ton of alumina, increasing efficiency and lowering the emissions of
greenhouse gases.
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Construction is underway for a new residue drying area using dry
stacking technology, an innovative technique to store bauxite residue
that reduces environmental effects, uses less land, and makes the
byproduct accessible for alternative uses. Longer term, Jamalco will
incorporate the carbon capture system developed by Alcoa Australia.
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Jamalco reported a significant decline in its Total Recordable Injury
Rate in 2006 as a result of continued focus on the refinery’s
Behavioral Safety Observation program.
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 including flat-rolled products, hard alloy
extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa®
wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures
and building systems. The company has 116,000 employees in 44 countries
and has been named one of the top 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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