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8.25.2006 ET
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Alcan Helps Launch Global Map on Energy and Climate
(CSRwire) Montreal, Canada -- Alcan helped launch the first-ever global map on
energy and climate today, along with its project partners, the energy
company Centrica and corporate responsibility specialist Maplecroft. The
map explores the interrelated challenges of energy use, greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions and climate change, and was produced with the help of the
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Climate
Change Initiative of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
"This ground-breaking map illustrates an issue that has become a critical
focal point for business and society today: energy. As such, Alcan is
proud to partner with organizations that are committed to addressing
energy use, GHG emissions, and climate change by charting approaches that
will help promote the sustainability of our operations and of this
planet," said Richard Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan
Inc.
The global map of energy and climate includes:- Greenhouse gas
emissions map and data - countries are shaded according to Maplecroft's
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Index and data tables provide detailed
information on emissions levels and trends in 184 countries;
- In-depth analysis of energy and climate issues - including the role of
energy in development, the greenhouse effect and the impacts of climate
change on the natural world and on people and society;
- Focus on business engagement - making the case for business action on
energy and climate issues and detailing what steps business can take to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
- Case studies - giving examples of measures business has taken to
address the issues of energy and climate. "Many industry leaders recognize
that climate change has the potential to have large impacts on business.
Companies should work to increase efficiency, make use of alternative
energy sources and develop innovative carbon offset schemes that promote
technology transfer and deliver benefits to developing countries," said
Professor Alyson Warhurst, Director, Maplecroft.
The map was
researched, designed and developed by Maplecroft. The project was
supported by data from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Alcan continues to outline
its approach to energy in its forth-coming 2006 Sustainability Report,
available on Alcan's website at the end of September. Some of the
Company's priorities include increasing energy efficiency through
continued research and development in technology and process improvements,
as well as reducing GHG emissions related to energy use, and pursuing the
best energy mix from available energy resources and pursue noncarbon-based
energy projects.
Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) is a leading global materials company,
delivering high quality products, engineered solutions and services
worldwide. With world-class technology and operations in bauxite mining,
alumina processing, primary metal smelting, power generation, aluminum
fabrication, engineered solutions as well as flexible and specialty
packaging, today's Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its
customers' needs. Alcan has 65,000 employees in 60 countries and regions,
posted revenues of US$20.3 billion in 2005 and was selected as a
Super-Sector Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more
information, please visit: www.alcan.com.
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