6.06.2007 - 08:21am ET

(CSRwire) BEIJING & NEW YORK- June 6, 2007- Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has released its 2006 China Sustainability Report, which provides detailed insight into the actions, achievements and challenges of Alcoa in China, and illustrates Alcoa’s commitment and dedication to China’s sustainable development.

Lloyd Jones, president of Alcoa Asia Pacific, said, "Sustainability is not a one-time event. It is a journey based on continuous improvement and an unwavering, action-oriented focus on the end goals. Alcoa's operations in China are in the early stages of the journey. This report will show the progress we have made and the challenges that remain."

Significant highlights from China include:

Integration of Alcoa’s environment, health and safety standards and culture into its facilities in China has resulted in significant reduction of total recordable injuries from 2005.

In 2006, Alcoa acquired and began operating the Kunshan plant in Kunshan City, setting a strategic footprint for Alcoa China in automotive brazing sheet products. In addition, Alcoa began the construction of a new coil-coating line for its wholly owned Alcoa (Shanghai) Aluminum Products Co., increasing its development opportunities in China.
Through Alcoa and the Alcoa Foundation, community service activities increased with more than 400 employees participating in Month of Service projects involving environmental enhancements, education initiatives, and other community events. The Alcoa Community Framework was rolled out in China to further engage Alcoa with local government leadership, NGOs, and other community stakeholders.

More details on Alcoa’s sustainability activities in China are available online in the Sustainability section of alcoa.com at www.alcoa.com/china

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures and building systems. The company has 122,000 employees in 44 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com

About Alcoa in China

Alcoa's presence in China began in 1993 with the creation of the Alcoa Asia Ltd. representative office in Beijing. Since then, Alcoa has established 18 operating locations that provide innovative solutions for customers in all major markets. Products produced include foil, fasteners, automotive components, construction products, plastic closures, and decorative sheet.