Alcoa Again Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Companies at Davos.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Alcoa (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AA) was named as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world in the fourth annual Global 100 ranking of the top role models in sustainable business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. practices, announced last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Alcoa has been on the list every year since the ranking was started in 2005 and is the only U.S. based company named to the list from the Materials sector. Approximately one-third of companies on last year's ranking did not return in 2008. The Global 100 looks at the environmental, social and governance performance of companies. The list was created by media company Corporate Knights Corporate Knights Inc. was established in 2002, and is an independent Canadian-based media company in Toronto. They also have the world’s largest circulation corporate responsibility magazine. of Canada and research firm Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, which compiles and analyzes 1,800 international companies and compares them to their sector peers, looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the best in each class. Alcoa's commitment to sustainability has a long history and is integrated into its business and operating practices, and community involvement. Alcoa, as a founding member of USCAP USCAP United States Climate Action Partnership USCAP United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology USCAP United States Commercial Aviation Partnership , is a leading proponent of legislation to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas greenhouse gas n. Any of the atmospheric gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. greenhouse gas emissions, and has actively participated in the U.S. Climate Policy Forum to assess national climate policy options from which federal policy might be created. In the community, Alcoa Foundation, throughout its 55 year history, has contributed nearly $437 million improving the lives in communities in which the company operates. About Alcoa Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, through its growing position 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 including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa[R] wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures and building systems. The Company has 107,000 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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