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9.17.2007 - 10:27am ET
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Alcoa Publishes New Sustainability Reports for Australia and Jamaica
(CSRwire) PITTSBURGH - September 17, 2007 - Alcoa announced today that it has
published new sustainability reports from its Australia and Jamaica
locations. Each report details the efforts the two regions have taken to
achieve all facets of sustainability. The reports are available at http://www.alcoa.com/sustainability
Following are some highlights from the reports:
Alcoa in Australia
Australia's Pinjarra refinery upgrade completed in 2006 included the
installation of new emissions control mechanisms using best-practice
technology, resulting in improved environmental performance, reduced
emissions and an increase in alumina production capacity. The equivalent
of 1,500 full-time jobs were created during the construction period.
Setting a new benchmark for the global alumina industry, Alcoa of
Australia developed an innovative carbon capture technology that locks up
carbon dioxide by mixing it with bauxite residue, a waste from the
alumina-refining process. The first carbon capture plant is now fully
operational at Australia’s Kwinana refinery and there are plans underway
to roll out this technology at other locations in Australia and around the
world.
The Make an Impact program was initiated in 2006. This program,
developed with funding from Alcoa Foundation, aims to support employees'
environmental commitments to reducing their personal greenhouse footprint.
Alcoa Australia distributed Make An Impact kits to employees and their
families that include an Internet-based greenhouse calculator and other
advice on reducing energy and water consumption, and waste.
Jamalco
Improving the energy efficiency of the Jamalco refinery was a key
area of focus. Jamalco reduced the amount of energy it needs to make one
ton of alumina, increasing efficiency and lowering the emissions of
greenhouse gases.
Construction is underway for a new residue drying area using dry
stacking technology, an innovative technique to store bauxite residue that
reduces environmental effects, uses less land, and makes the byproduct
accessible for alternative uses. Longer term, Jamalco will incorporate the
carbon capture system developed by Alcoa Australia.
Jamalco reported a significant decline in its Total Recordable Injury
Rate in 2006 as a result of continued focus on the refinery’s Behavioral
Safety Observation program.
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(R) wheels, fastening
systems, precision and investment castings, structures and building
systems. The company has 116,000 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
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