Alcoa -- Improving Our Footprint

Guiding our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint are ambitious 2025 and 2030 targets. We also serve as stewards of the land, operating in a manner that focuses on minimizing our negative impacts and maximizing ongoing sustainable use.

Climate Protection

We have a strong history of leadership in reducing greenhouse gases in the aluminum industry.

Energy

Securing low-cost and competitively priced energy that has minimal environmental impact is a focal point of our energy strategy.

Biodiversity and Mine Rehabilitation

We operate in a manner that aims to minimize our environmental impacts and promote sustainable land use.

Impoundment Management

We are an industry leader in the management of tailings and residue storage, with rigorous protocols that have been developed over decades of safe operating practice.

Waste

In line with the circular economy, we work to reduce or eliminate waste in our operations and keep resources in use for as long as possible.

Water

Fresh water is a precious resource and critical raw material in our operations, and we are focused on reducing consumption and increasing recycling.