The following is taken from Alcoa's periodic newsletter, which offers a roundup of highlights from its operations worldwide. Taken individually, these summaries provide insight into Alcoa's performance in the economic, environmental, and social realms. Taken together, they reveal the breadth of activity that ultimately delivers a sustainable outcome.

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Potential Smelter in Trinidad Announced
Alcoa signed a memorandum of understanding under which Alcoa and the government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will build a state-of-the-art, low emission, environmentally friendly aluminum smelter in Trinidad.

Alcoa, Alcan Assess Feasibility of Guinea Refinery
Alcoa World Alumina LLC and Alcan Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the feasibility of developing jointly an alumina refinery in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa.

Alcoa to Purchase Rusal Facilities
Alcoa has agreed in principle to purchase from Russian Aluminum (Rusal) two fabricating facilities in Samara and Belaya Kalitva in the Russian Federation.

Historic Agreement Preserves U.S. Land
More than 20 environmental and regulatory groups and Alcoa Power Generating Inc. sign a historic pact that will preserve more than 10,000 acres of land in eastern U.S.

Alcoa Acts on Climate Change Issue
Alcoa has committed to a 25% reduction in its worldwide directly controlled greenhouse gas emissions by 2010 from a base year of 1990.

Applying Alcoa EHS Expertise Outside the Company
Alcoa employees are serving the U.S. government as volunteer advisors, transferring environmental, health, and safety expertise gained inside Alcoa to projects and initiatives outside the company.

Biodiversity Studies Underpin Mine Rehabilitation in Suriname
A biological expedition and permanent monitoring plots will help Alcoa's Suriname Aluminum Company in its future mine rehabilitation efforts.

Wetlands Project Engages Community
Expansion of existing wetlands at Alcoa's Massena East Plant in New York (USA) resulted in more than an enhanced environmental outcome.

Focus on Ergonomics Improves Health, Lifts Productivity
Initiatives are underway throughout Alcoa to seek and eliminate the root causes of ergonomic injuries through the redesign of work according to Alcoa Business System principles.

Sending Employees Home Healthier
Alcoa believes that it is possible for people to go home healthier than when they came to work, and a company-sponsored smoking cessation program in Brazil is doing just that.

We welcome your comments or questions on Alcoa's sustainability efforts. We won't necessarily reply to every e-mail we receive, but we do read and consider them all.

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Alcoa (NYSE:AA) 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, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap® foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa® wheels, and Baco® household wraps. Among its other businesses are closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 129,000 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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