Renato Bacchi is the Executive VP and CCO of Alcoa Corp, overseeing sales, marketing, supply chain, and more. He previously held roles in strategy, finance, and treasury at Alcoa. Renato joined Alcoa in 1997, working on energy projects and material procurement in Brazil. He holds an MBA and CFA designation and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. Renato also serves on the board of directors for The Tull Family Theatre, a nonprofit in Pittsburgh.

AL Circle: Alcoa has a strong commitment to sustainability. What are the key sustainability initiatives that Alcoa has undertaken to reduce its environmental footprint in the Americas?

Renato Bacchi: At Alcoa, we are reinventing the aluminium industry for a sustainable future. We believe the market for sustainable solutions is strong and will only continue to grow. Our vision keeps us focused on providing the solutions our customers – and our planet – need.