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Alcoa selected to Global 100 sustainability list
Alcoa announced January 25 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
The Global 100 was initiated in 2005 by Corporate Knights Inc. of
“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.”
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 foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa wheels and Baco household wraps.
