This periodic newsletter offers a roundup of recent highlights from Alcoa's 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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Alcoa Named One of Top Three Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
Alcoa was recognized in the inaugural Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for its ability to meet the triple bottom line.

Alcoa Hydro Relicensing Protects Jobs, Pristine Land
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensed four of Alcoa's hydroelectric dams in Tennessee and North Carolina while preserving more than 10,000 acres of land in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Alcoa Achieves Highest Annual Revenue in Company History
Alcoa's full-year 2004 income from continuing operations was $1.402 billion, up 33% from $1.055 billion in the previous year.

Alcoa to Own AFL Auto; Fujikura to Own AFL Telecommunications
Alcoa signed a letter of intent with Fujikura, Ltd. of Japan in which Alcoa will obtain complete ownership of the AFL automotive business and Fujikura will obtain complete ownership of the AFL telecommunications business.

Engagement, Environmental Assessment Underscore Upgrade Approval
A state-of-the-art environmental impact assessment and an innovative community engagement process helped Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery in Australia receive government approval of an efficiency upgrade in seven months.

Using One Process Waste to Neutralize Another
By using waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to neutralize the alkalinity in bauxite residue, Alcoa's Kwinana refinery in Australia has lowered environmental risks, increased opportunities to reuse a solid waste, and reduced the need for significant ongoing management of bauxite residue storage areas.

Dynamic System Reduces River Fluoride Levels
Alcoa's Deschambault smelter in Canada is using an innovative technique called dynamic rainwater management to determine how much stored rainwater the smelter can release into a nearby river to keep fluoride levels within acceptable limits.

Continuous Safety Improvement Nets Injury Reductions, Recognition
Alcoa's San Ciprian primary aluminum plant in Spain embarked on continuous safety improvements that reduced lost workdays and total recordable injuries and garnered recognition as the best 2003 safety performer among European smelters.

Training Speaks the Language of Safety
Alcoa's packaging facility in Avenel, New Jersey, sponsored and helped conduct much-needed safety training for the underserved Hispanic segment of the U.S. working population.

Improving the Quality of Life in Jamaica
Alcoa Foundation invested approximately US$375,000 in programs to improve the quality of life in Jamaica in 2004, bringing its five-year investment in the nation to nearly US$1 million.

Alcoa Foundation Invests Nearly US$250,000 in Guinea
Alcoa Foundation invested nearly $250,000 in three programs to improve educational and family planning services in Guinea, West Africa. This most recent investment brings total charitable investments in the country to approximately US$1 million since 2001.

Alcoa Provides Support to Tsunami Victims
Alcoa matched employee contributions to the American Red Cross in an effort to help survivors of the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Southeast Asia. Alcoa Foundation and Alcoa of Australia also made grants to relief organizations.

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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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