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9.27.2005 ET
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Alcan Sustainability Report Highlights Value Creation
(CSRwire) Montreal, Canada - Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) has published its 2005
Sustainability Report, an annual update of the Company's progress on
sustainability. Available in print and on Alcan's website (www.alcan.com/SR05),
the report provides updated information on the economic, environmental and
social performance of the Company's global operations and the leading role
it has taken over the past year.
"Leading companies build sustainable businesses by embedding strong
governance and corporate responsibility into their strategies and culture.
At Alcan, we've recognized that business and sustainability go
hand-in-hand," said Travis Engen, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Alcan Inc. "It is the integration of environmental stewardship, economic
performance and the well-being of our communities that drives fundamental
value creation," he added.
Alcan's commitment to sustainability is translating into concrete actions
through the Company-wide implementation of AIMS, the Alcan Integrated
Management System, consisting of Value Based Management, Continuous
Improvement, and EHS FIRST - Alcan's approach to environment, health, and
safety.
Alcan's sustainability milestones include:
Joining the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary international
initiative for businesses promoting the development of a more sustainable
and inclusive global economy;
Co-chairing the Working Group on Accountability and Reporting at the
World Business Council for Sustainable Development as well as the World
Economic Forum's Water Initiative;
Participation in the G8 Climate Change Roundtable;
Selection as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
(DJSI World) for the fourth time in five years and named leader in its
sector;
Selection as one of the top companies for Corporate Social
Responsibility by the Globe and Mail annual ranking in Canada -
rated number one in its sector and chosen as one of the special "World
Leaders" for continued international recognition in this field.
This year, Alcan also is chairing the International Institute for
Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Business Leaders
Forum (IBLF). Both organizations contribute to sustainability by promote
responsible business practices internationally and advancing policy
recommendations bearing on international business.
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in
aluminum and packaging. With world-class operations in primary aluminum,
fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace
applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing, today's Alcan is well
positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative
solutions and service. Alcan employs almost 70,000 people and has
operating facilities in 55 countries and regions.
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