Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has been named one of the
most sustainable corporations in the world for the third year in a
row. Alcoa was recognized among the top role models in sustainable
business practices in the annual Global 100 Most Sustainable
Corporations in the World ranking, during a ceremony at the World
Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Global 100 was initiated in 2005 by Corporate Knights Inc. of
Canada, which publishes the world's only mainstream corporate
responsibility magazine. Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc., an
investment research and advisory firm, compiles and analyses the data
of 1800 international companies to create the list.
"Inclusion in the Global 100 ranking reflects our hard work and
the value we place as a company on sustainability," said Alcoa
Chairman and CEO Alain Belda. "We incorporate sustainable behavior
into our business practices, partnerships and community engagement. At
Alcoa, we view sustainability as the simultaneous achievement of
financial success, environmental excellence and social responsibility,
which delivers long-term benefits to our stakeholders. Receiving this
recognition adds momentum to our corporate sustainability
initiatives," Belda said.
Alcoa is a founding member of the newly formed U.S. Climate Action
Partnership, an organization of leading corporations and NGOs
dedicated to working with government to slow, stop and ultimately
reverse climate change. You can read more about Alcoa's commitment to
addressing climate change at www.alcoa.com/climatechange
More information about the Global 100 can be found at
www.global100.org
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 closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and
electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has
124,000 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
