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Alcoa Recognized as ''Best in Class'' in Response to Climate Change; Named to Climate Disclosure Leadership Index
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it was recognized as “Best
in Class” in its approach to climate change
disclosure in a report released today by the Carbon Disclosure Project
(CDP), a coalition of more than 315 global investors with more than $41
trillion in assets. The CDP report is a survey of the responses of “Financial
Times 500” corporations on climate change.
Alcoa was also included in the “Climate
Disclosure Leadership Index”, a prestigious
honor roll for global corporations addressing the challenges of climate
change.
The Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) is comprised of 68 FT500
companies that show distinction in their responses to a CDP survey on
greenhouse gas emissions, climate change strategies, and the quality and
effectiveness of programs put in place to reduce overall greenhouse gas
emissions.
“We are committed to sustainable practices
throughout Alcoa’s operations worldwide. As a
corporation, we continue to push for positive actions in the areas of
climate change and clean energy. This and other efforts keep Alcoa at
the lead of a global effort to address climate change responsibly and
sustainably,” said Alcoa Chairman and CEO
Alain Belda.
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
About CDP:
The Carbon Disclosure Project is a special project of Rockefeller
Philanthropy Advisors in New York. The group of investors is not a legal
entity and the Carbon Disclosure Project has no authority to make any
other statement on behalf of the participants. Full details on CDP, the
CDP reports and the responses from corporations can be found at www.cdproject.net
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