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January 28, 2008
Alcoa Again Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Companies at Davos
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Alcoa Announces Investment of $8.6 Million in Conservation and Sustainability Research; Knowledge and Learnings from Research To Be Given Away To Spur Best Practices Worldwide
January 25, 2006
Initial Studies Range From Sustainable Energy Technology Development in China; New Marine Protected Area for Blue Whales in Chile; and Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Zambia.
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Alcoa Worldwide News
Read how Alcoa is making headlines around the world at its worldwide site.
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Alcoa Takes Action on Climate Change; Becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry
January 15, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has become a Founding Reporter on The Climate Change Registry, a non-profit organization that measures and publicly reports greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in a common, accurate and transparent manner consistent across industry sectors and borders.
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Alcoa Marks International Volunteer Day with Tribute to Alcoa Employees for their Record Volunteer Effort in 2007 Worldwide Month of Service
December 5, 2007
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A record of more than 47,000 people participated in volunteer activities during Alcoa's 2007 Worldwide Month of Service held in October, it was announced today by Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Alcoa Foundation.
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Alcoa Earns 'Best in Class' Status for Environmental and Social Performance; Added to Storebrand Best in Class Mutual Funds
November 6, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognized for its leading environmental and social performance in the metals and mining industry, Alcoa announced today that it has earned 'Best in Class' status by Storebrand Investments and qualifies for the Storebrand Best in Class mutual funds and other Storebrand SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) mandates.
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Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda Participates in United Nations High-Level Event on Climate Change
September 24, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda today told the largest ever meeting of world leaders on climate change convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon that he is convinced a global plan of action on climate change can be built in ways that create more economic opportunities than risks.
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| For more than four decades, Alcoa has had a continuous presence in Switzerland. The Geneva Lake area is home to Alcoa Europe, which oversees our four main aluminum businesses in Europe—Primary Metals, Hard Alloy Extrusions, Flat Rolled Products and Building and Construction Systems. These businesses provide customers with leading-edge technology and products for the aerospace, commercial transportation, building and construction and industrial markets. They are backed up with a sales and administrative office that provides resources to Alcoa businesses throughout Europe. |
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