CLARENDON, Jamaica--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2005--Alcoa announced today it has released its 2004 Jamalco Sustainability Report, which provides detailed insight into the environmental, social, and economic achievements and challenges of Alcoa in Jamaica. The report is available online at http://www.alcoa.com/jamaica/en/home.asp

"Jamalco believes that sustainable development is the basis for our future," said Alberto Fabrini Jr., Jamalco Location Manager. "This report demonstrates that sustainability is more than just environmental stewardship. Sustainability involves the cooperation of business, government, and communities to better understand each other's needs and to work closely to ensure future generations of Jamaicans will enjoy a higher quality of life in addition to a cleaner environment."

In 2004, Alcoa's significant Jamalco highlights included the following:

-- Alcoa's Jamaica operations are some of the most efficient in
the entire Alcoa system. Because of this and government
actions to create a favorable investment climate, Alcoa
announced plans to double operations in Jamaica by 2007.

-- Recipient of the Environmental Management Award from the
Jamaica Bauxite Institute.

-- Creation of the "Clarendon Express," a sustainable project to
boost tourism on Jamaica's south coast.

Jamalco is owned 50% by Alcoa Minerals of Jamaica LLC and 50% by Clarendon Alumina Production, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government of Jamaica.

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, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 131,000 employees in 43 countries and has been named one of the top three 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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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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