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May 19, 2025
Alcoa and Prysmian Reinforce Focus on Sustainability by Extending EcoLum® Aluminum Partnership and Using Electric Trucks in Transport
Alcoa’s low-carbon EcoLum aluminum will be used in Prysmian’s electrification projects in Europe; electric trucks will deliver the metal from Rotterdam to Delft
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May 14, 2025
Alcoa Marks 60 Years of Responsible Operations in Brazil
Investments in innovative and sustainable projects offer the market increasingly green and essential products to transform the industry’s future
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May 13, 2025
Alcoa Mosjøen Stresses Importance of Hearing Protection on International Noise Awareness Day
Alcoa’s operations in Mosjøen, Norway, demonstrated its commitment to workplace safety by participating in International Noise Awareness Day on April 30.
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May 05, 2025
Forest Research Centre projects underway
Alcoa’s Forest Research Centre in Western Australia is funding an additional 20 internal projects either underway or in the final planning stages with collaborative researchers.
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March 24, 2025
Alcoa Brazil Showcases Decarbonization Initiatives for Government, Energy Association Representatives
Alcoa Brazil made headlines for showcasing key initiatives in the decarbonization sector, featuring a visit from representatives of the Brazilian Association of Large Energy Consumers (Abrace) and Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
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March 06, 2025
Alcoa Foundation Launches Inclusion Groups Impact Fund with Grants to 9 Organizations for International Women’s Day
Alcoa Foundation is launching the Inclusion Groups Impact Fund, earmarking $250,000 this year for philanthropic giving that is aligned with Alcoa Inclusion Groups' priorities of supporting communities.
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February 11, 2025
Alcoa Foundation Supports Amputees and Healthcare Resiliency in Ukraine
An Alcoa Foundation grant of $330,000 to Aspen Medical Foundation is helping war victims and medical staff in Ukraine, with 55 patients helped and more than 250 medical professionals trained so far in 2024.
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January 21, 2025
Alcoa Foundation Supports Bunbury Noongar Arts Space
The Alcoa Foundation announced it is part of a landmark partnership with the City of Bunbury (the City) and Gnaala Karla Boodja (GKB) Aboriginal Corporation to establish a dedicated Noongar arts space in Bunbury's city centre. This transformative grant from the Alcoa Foundation will enable the creation of a vibrant hub for First Nations art and culture, the first space of its kind in the south West region, marking a significant milestone.
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January 15, 2025
Alcoa, Brazilian Telecom Company Bringing 4G Coverage to Remote Amazon Communities
Alcoa teamed up with a large telecom company to bring coverage to around 1,000 residents of remote regions of Juruti – in western Pará, Brazil.
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January 07, 2025
Alcoa Scores Perfect 100 in 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Alcoa received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index, the foremost benchmarking survey and report in the U.S. measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
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December 20, 2024
Employees expand Alcoa's positive impact through month-long Community Impact Campaign
More than 360 employees participated in the Alcoa Foundation's first annual Community Impact Campaign in November to expand positive impacts in the communities where Alcoa employees live and work.
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December 18, 2024
Watch: Alcoa CEO Shares Company’s 2024 Accomplishments
Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger reflects on the company’s major achievements across global operations and strategic initiatives in 2024.
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December 10, 2024
Alcoa Foundation Supports Communities Amid Extreme Weather events
The Alcoa Foundation is working to provide disaster relief funding to those affected by extreme weather events in the United States and Spain. The contributions underscore the Foundation’s commitment to supporting community resiliency and disaster recovery in regions where Alcoa operates.
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November 12, 2024
Alcoa Rings the ASX Bell: Marking a New Chapter in Australia
Alcoa Corporation President and CEO William F. Oplinger had the honor of ringing the bell at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), marking Alcoa’s milestone of being officially listed on the exchange.
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November 11, 2024
Rubber hits the road on tyre recycling
Old tyres are being given a new life thanks to a jointly led recycling initiative by Alcoa Australia and Tyrecycle, a leader in tyre recycling.
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October 17, 2024
Alcoa president and CEO highlights strong operational performance, market trends during third quarter 2024
William F. Oplinger, Alcoa President & CEO, provided a brief update to highlight the company’s positive momentum in the third quarter of 2024, as well as a bullish outlook moving forward.
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October 07, 2024
Alcoa EZCastTM alloy’s third straight NADCA Award for megacasting applications highlights commitment to innovation
Alcoa’s high performance EZCastTM alloys continue to set new standards in the automotive industry, driving innovation and excellence. The NADCA Award reinforces Alcoa’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs.
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October 03, 2024
Alcoa and Hellenic Cables Build on EcoLum® Partnership to Meet Low-Carbon Wire and Cable Demand for Third Consecutive Year
Learn how Alcoa's EcoLum® primary aluminum is helping customers lower their carbon footprint.
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September 03, 2024
Alcoa’s new vessels set to sail in Brazil
Alcoa’s new ships are set to transport bauxite in Brazil between Juruti and São Luis, with investment in these vessels expected to strengthen the Company’s operations, as well as reduce transportation costs and emissions.
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August 19, 2024
Alcoa volunteers help protect, restore Pittsburgh riverfront trail
Alcoa employees volunteered with 'Friends of the Riverfront' to protect and restore the Three Rivers Heritage Trail by removing five tons of litter and overgrown vegetation.
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August 12, 2024
Alcoa Brazil welcomes thousands to one of the Juruti region’s biggest cultural events
Alcoa Brazil welcomed thousands to Juruti's ‘Festribal,’ one of region’s biggest cultural events
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August 09, 2024
A message from Alcoa’s President and CEO after the Alumina Limited acquisition
Alcoa President and CEO William F Oplinger discusses how the Company's acquisition of Alumina Limited strengthens Alcoa's position as one of the world’s largest bauxite and alumina producers.
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June 24, 2024
Alcoa makes first EcoSource® non-metallurgical alumina (NMA) sales
Following the launch of EcoSource NMA in 2022, Alcoa has made its first sales of EcoSource non-metallurgical alumina (NMA) with six customers between 2023 and 2024.
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June 20, 2024
Advice and insights from 7 of Alcoa's women engineers
We canvased several of Alcoa’s own in honor of International Women in Engineering Day and asked them what inspired them to become engineers – and what advice they’d give women just coming into the field.
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June 17, 2024
Planting season kicks off with half-million target
Alcoa's annual planting season has commenced with more than half a million seedlings destined to be planted across 450 hectares of land undergoing rehabilitation.
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June 12, 2024
Alcoa demonstrates colorful show of support for LGBTQ+ colleagues during Pride month
Alcoans around the world are celebrating Pride month and illustrating their commitment to making Alcoa a welcoming workplace.
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June 06, 2024
Alcoa seedling program takes root in Brazil, generating income for traditional communities
The first seedlings of the Brazil nut tree, planted this year near Alcoa's bauxite mine in Juruti, Brazil, is part of the company's mine rehabilitation efforts.
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May 15, 2024
Alcoa announces funding for new Forest Research Centre
Alcoa Australia will enhance its longstanding commitment to protecting, restoring and sharing knowledge about the forest by establishing a dedicated research center.
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May 09, 2024
‘Care-free’ Alcoa aluminum home restored, offer accepted for nearly $1 million
More than 60 years after Alcoa Inc. -- the predecessor company to modern-day Alcoa Corp. -- commissioned renowned architects to design dozens of unique homes across the U.S., a Minnesota couple completely restored their aluminum house and put it up for sale for nearly $1 million.
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May 01, 2024
Alcoans Take ‘Action’ in Norwegian Community
Alcoa Mosjøen has proven time and again that it is there for the Halsøy Tigers, the local sports team for people with disabilities. For several years, it has supported the team, its coaches and volunteers with funds through Alcoa ACTION grants.
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April 19, 2024
Reducing risks with robot paws for safety
Robotic dogs may soon be employed to complete jobs that are monotonous or may expose workers to risks or unpleasant environments at Alcoa’s mining, refining and smelting operations thanks to work being undertaken by the company’s Information Technology and Automation Solutions team.
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April 12, 2024
Alcoa named among top employers in Brazil for second consecutive year
Alcoa Alumínio, Alcoa’s Brazilian subsidiary, earned a Top Employer certification in Brazil for the second year in a row for its excellence in human resources practices.
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March 08, 2024
Good Work Design ‘changing the equation’ for women at Alcoa
To mark International Women’s Day, Alcoa put the spotlight on its Good Work Design program that is redesigning work with the highest physical demands to enable more diversity in its global workforce.
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March 05, 2024
Enduring Aluminum Artwork Gets a Refresh in Colorado
The iron has rusted and the paint faded, but the underlying aluminum artwork of “Kaleidoscreen,” an outdoor sculpture in Aspen, Colorado, endured. The artwork, commissioned by the former Alcoa Inc. in 1957, got a refurbishment recently that brought one of famed artist Herbert Bayer’s pieces back to life.
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February 15, 2024
What’s in Your Wallet? Quite Possibly Aluminum
The European Union takes the security of its paper currency seriously. Alcoa is providing aluminum strips as part of counterfeiting protections built into euro notes.
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February 06, 2024
Paralympic gold medalist shares inspiring story with ABLE
Alcoa's European ABLE chapter hosted a special guest at the Madrid office recently: Adiaratou “Adi” Iglesias, a gold medalist from the 2020 Summer Paralympics who has broken sprinting records in Spain.
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February 01, 2024
ELYSIS metal behind Ball Corporation’s shining debut at Davos
Aluminum made from Alcoa’s innovative ELYSIS process featured prominently in Ball Corp.’s low-carbon aluminum cup, which made its shining debut in January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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September 29, 2023
Alcoa recognized for alloy innovation as ‘megacasting’ trend in auto industry grows
The North American Die Casting Association recognized Alcoa with an award for our C611 EZCast alloy at the 2023 NADCA Congress.
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September 20, 2023
Alcoa invests in Automated Robotic Furnace Tending equipment at its Deschambault smelter
The announcement happening on Sept 19th is regarding Automated Furnace Tending, an R&D collaboration between our CoE and suppliers, and includes government funding (2M$). It will be hosted at ADQ, because the smelter will test the pilot project.
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September 08, 2023
Alcoa Leader Featured at Industry Transition Conference
Andrew Estel, VP of Strategy, dropped by the Reuters Industry Transition 2023 conference to talk about Alcoa's vision for sustainable aluminum production and meeting the needs of the low-carbon economy of the future.
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June 14, 2023
Alcoa accelerates energy transition in Brazil with electrification of Juruti mine
Learn about how Alcoa’s Juruti bauxite mine, Brazil, is sustainably converting from fossil fuels to electricity expecting to reduce GHG emissions and the plant´s future energy costs.
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May 31, 2023
Alcoa dedicates new casting facility in Canada
An investment designed to increase casting capabilities at Alcoa’s smelter in Deschambault is now complete, producing standard-size ingots.
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March 17, 2023
Alcoa releases 2022 Annual Report
Learn more about Alcoa’s 2022 Annual Report demonstrating the strength and resiliency of our business as we reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.
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March 06, 2023
Alcoa participates in White House roundtable on decarbonization and innovation
On Friday, March 3, Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey participated in a roundtable discussion with officials from the Biden Administration at the White House.
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February 08, 2023
Alcoa Continues to Earn Praise for its Sustainability Performance
Discover how Alcoa is on a winning streak, racking up recognitions from various ESG rating agencies.
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January 09, 2023
Gas shortage prompts production cut at Alcoa’s Kwinana Alumina Refinery
In light of ongoing gas supply challenges in Western Australia, a production unit has been taken offline at Alcoa’s Kwinana Alumina Refinery. In addition, process flows at the refinery have been reduced. These actions represent an approximate 30 percent reduction in production at the refinery.
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January 04, 2023
Check out Alcoa’s top headlines from 2022 showing how we’re reinventing the aluminum industry for a sustainable future
Discover Alcoa’s top 2022 news showing how we’re reinventing the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.
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December 22, 2022
Idle capacity restarted at Portland Aluminium
Portland Aluminium has restarted 35,000 metric tons per year (mtpy) of curtailed capacity at its smelter in Victoria, Australia.
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November 22, 2022
Alcoa issues second Reconciliation Action Plan to forge stronger and more inclusive communities
Discover Alcoa’s reconciliation commitments to understanding the rights, cultures, interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
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November 18, 2022
Alcoa commissions new Brazilian processing facility, conserving water and land via innovative technology first adapted in Australia
Learn how Alcoa’s global refinery system’s latest innovations are ensuring safe and sustainable approaches to bauxite residue and tailings in Brazil.
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November 08, 2022
New mine site designed to eliminate risks for pedestrians
Discover more about Alcoa’s approach to safety at Willowdale mine in Western Australia.
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November 04, 2022
Alcoa calls for government sanctions on Russian-origin aluminum
In Alcoa’s 3rd Quarter 2022 conference call to discuss financial results, Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey provided some commentary regarding the aluminum market and the need for government sanctions on Russian-origin metal.
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November 03, 2022
Statement regarding the London Metal Exchange’s Discussion Paper on Russian Metal
Alcoa Corporation urges the London Metal Exchange to act immediately and delist Russian-origin brands to protect the reputation and viability of the LME aluminum contract.
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October 28, 2022
Alcoa recognized by Platts Global Metals as Aluminum Industry Leader during 10th annual awards event
Alcoa Corp was recognized by S&P Global Commodity Insights Metals and took top honors in London at the 10th annual Platts Global Metals Awards, which recognize and celebrate leadership, innovation, stewardship and a commitment to a greener future. Alcoa won the Aluminum Industry Leadership award. Alcoa’s EVP and CCO Kelly...
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September 27, 2022
Alcoa showcases low-carbon products and innovation at ALUMINIUM 2022
Join Alcoa at Aluminium 2022 and learn about Alcoa’s low-carbon solutions for automotive, mechanical engineering, building and construction, aerospace, electronics, packaging and transportation customers.
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September 22, 2022
Alcoa joins Mission Possible Partnership as aluminum industry seeks to limit global warming
Learn more about Alcoa's role in The Mission Possible Partnership, an effort to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and one that involves industrial sectors key to a low-carbon future, including aluminum, a critical material for decarbonization technologies.
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September 20, 2022
Alcoa obtains Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis
Learn how Alcoa obtained a platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings for global supply chains, and was recognized in the top 1%.
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June 30, 2022
Alcoa’s Norwegian aluminum plants earn International Automotive Task Force certification
Read how Alcoa’s Norway plants are now certified by the IATF for meeting the strictest standards for high-quality aluminum for automobile manufacturers.
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May 03, 2022
Alcoa releases 2021 Sustainability Report, details progress against key ESG objectives
Learn about Alcoa's progress against key environmental, social and governance objectives in its 2021 Sustainability Report
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April 26, 2022
Alcoa advances sustainably with recycled aluminum, produced using renewable energy
Alcoa has installed a new sustainable aluminum furnace, saving energy and unlocking the infinite recyclability of our metal, using renewable energy to recycle scrap aluminum
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March 24, 2022
Apple to use ELYSIS zero-carbon aluminum for the latest iPhone SE
Learn how Apple's iPhone SE will use ELYSIS carbon-free, zero greenhouse gas emission aluminum developed by Alcoa in it's efforts towards sustainability.
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March 21, 2022
Alcoa releases 2021 Annual Report
Alcoa achieved several milestones in 2021. Learn more in our 2021 Annual Report.
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March 02, 2022
Alcoa statement on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
While Alcoa does not have operations in Ukraine or Russia, we will cease buying raw materials from, or selling our products to, Russian businesses due to the current aggression.
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February 11, 2022
Alcoa Foundation boosts protection of Western Australia’s unique and vulnerable wildlife
Learn how the Alcoa Foundation is committed to protecting vulnerable wildlife and environments through its efforts with Western Shield wildlife recovery program in Australia
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February 10, 2022
Advancing Sustainably: Construction progressing on Residue Filtration facility in Brazil
Learn how Alcoa is committed to long term sustainability in its bauxite refining and aluminum production through innovative new residue processing.
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February 07, 2022
Alcoa’s technology roadmap aims to reinvent the aluminum industry
Alcoa introduces an innovative technology roadmap through ELYSISTM and ASTREA to achieve zero carbon smelting, reduced residue bauxite, and a sustainable aluminum industry.
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February 05, 2022
Alcoa locations earn coveted EHS Excellence Awards
Explore three Alcoa locations receiving coveted award for work, supporting safety, sustainability, and sharing instituted best practices in the aluminum industry.
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November 09, 2021
Virtual Investor Day Materials Available
Alcoa Corporation hosted a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, with discussions that included Alcoa’s markets, operations, strategies, current and future technologies, and capital allocation. Alcoa President and Chief Executive Office Roy Harvey hosted the event, which included presentations from other Alcoa Executive Vice Presidents: Chief Financial Officer...
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November 09, 2021
Alcoa to design an alumina refinery of the future
Learn how Alcoa is reinventing the aluminum industry and a sustainable future by developing technology that will eco-friendly and net zero carbon emissions.
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November 09, 2021
Alcoa’s ASTRAEA™ process converts post-consumer scrap into high purity aluminum
Learn how Alcoa recycles scrap aluminum to a super pure useable metal for many new applications through their ASTREA process
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November 04, 2021
Carbon free aluminium smelting a step closer: ELYSIS advances commercial demonstration and operates at industrial scale
In 2022, ELYSIS will commence the design and engineering for a facility that can produce the breakthrough, zero-carbon smelting process.
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October 28, 2021
Taking the next step toward commercializing ELYSIS
ELYSIS, a low-carbon venture between Alcoa and Rio Tinto, is developing technology that sustainably reduces operating costs of aluminum smelters and increase production.
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October 28, 2021
Alcoa’s 2050 net zero ambition
Learn how Alcoa aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all operations by 2050 to create a more sustainable aluminum low-carbon future.
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October 25, 2021
Building local supplier capability: Alcoa awards contracts to Aboriginal-owned businesses
Alcoa’s Reconciliation Action Plan aims to increase Native Australian Islander economic participation through two significant contracts to Aboriginal-owned suppliers
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October 15, 2021
Alcoa wins 2021 Platts Global Metal Awards
Alcoa’s industry leadership was recognized by Platts Global Metal Awards, for metals companies that demonstrate best-in-class environmental, social and governance (ESG).
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September 20, 2021
Alcoa announces restart of aluminum smelting capacity at Alumar in Brazil
Alcoa announced that it will restart sustainable aluminum production at the Alumar smelter in São Luís, Brazil and hire more than 750 employees through 2022
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September 01, 2021
Deschambault and ABI smelters earn Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Certifications
Read how Alcoa has earned ASI sustainability certifications for 15 operating locations, including at Deschambault and ABI smelters for Aluminum Stewardship Initiatives.
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August 24, 2021
Hey, Batter Batter: Alcoa's alloy development hits Little League homeruns 50 years ago
Learn how Alcoa developed the Little League Aluminum Bat through partnership, research, and a goal to support youth baseball.
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August 21, 2021
Alcoa recognized by Forbes as a 2021 Best Employer for Diversity
Learn how Alcoa is achieving diversity in the workplace and creating a culture of inclusion by a Top 100 Diversity Officer named by the National Diversity Council.
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August 02, 2021
Wirrpanda Foundation and Alcoa create opportunities for Indigenous business owners
Read how Alcoa is increasing economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians through both business and employment opportunities through the Wirrpanda Foundation
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June 29, 2021
Eliminating direct greenhouse gases from aluminium smelting takes step forward
Alcoa is taking steps to eliminates all direct greenhouse gases (GHGs) from the traditional smelting process and instead produces oxygen through a joint venture called ELYSIS
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June 23, 2021
Sustainable refining: Alcoa brings innovative bauxite residue filtration technology to Brazil
Learn how Alcoa is leading the lowest-carbon alumina refining system in the world and is getting greener, sustainable through an Innovative Bauxite Residue Filtration.
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