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Global Commitment to Sustainability 
Clear goals for measuring progress toward achieving the 2020 strategic plan for cleaner air, better use of land and water, and the protection of human health.
 
Environment
From base year 2000:
  • 60% reduction S02 by 2010
  • 50% reduction volatile organic compounds by 2008
  • 30% reduction nitrogen oxides by 2007
  • 80% reduction mercury emissions by 2008
  • 50% reduction landfilled waste by 2007
  • 60% reduction in process water use, and discharge, by 2008.
 
From base year 1990:
  • 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2010. Assuming success with the inert anode technology, a 50% reduction by 2010
 
Implement effective environmental management systems, such as ISO 14001, at all locations by 2005
 
Zero environmental non-compliance incidents
 
$100 million annual environmental and energy cost savings by 2006 through elimination of wastes and design for sustainability
 
Environmental targets and community relationship objectives incorporated into all Alcoa businesses' annual plans.
 
Health
  • 100% of workplace health hazards identified and described by year-end 2003
  • 95%, or more, of workplace health hazards adequately measured by year-end 2003
  • 40%, or more, reduction in the number or magnitude of the top 10 noise sources at each location by year-end 2003
  • 40%, or more, reduction in the number or magnitude of chemical hazards exceeding Alcoa standards by year-end 2003
  • Occupational medicine expertise and facilities serving each location by year-end 2003
  • 100% of required medical evaluations per location completed annually
  • 50%, or more, reduction in the number of top 10 ergonomic risks at each location by year-end 2003
  • All existing locations with "Good" rating for ergonomics from audit or self-assessment scores by year-end 2003
 
Safety
  • Zero fatalities, zero lost workday injuries
  • Zero incidents
  • Deployment of risk management and reduction programs to eliminate causes of injuries


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