Alcoa innovation drives strong sustainability results

Alcoa today announced that its innovative products and transformation strategy are delivering strong sustainability results. The achievements are highlighted in Alcoa’s 2014 Sustainability Report.

Over the last year, the Company expanded its multi-material value-add portfolio and introduced innovations across its end markets enabling customers to produce more environmentally friendly products. Alcoa also continued to reshape its commodity business to become more globally competitive by closing and curtailing high-cost, less efficient facilities, reducing its overall emissions.

“Alcoa’s transformation is driving profitable growth, advancing sustainability and delivering innovative products to meet the demands of a more energy-efficient world,” said Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “From trucks to cars to airplanes and beyond, our innovations in lightweight metals are increasingly being used by our customers and their consumers to create a more sustainable global society.”

The following are the highlights in the 2014 Sustainability Report:

• Reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 3 million metric tons, or 6.8 percent
• Included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the 13th consecutive year
• Developed forging for the world’s first hybrid-metallic fan blade, helping make Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower® engines lighter and more fuel efficient
• Unveiled Alcoa MicromillTM technology; will manufacture most advanced aluminum sheet on the market, supporting the creation of lighter, more fuel efficient, safer vehicles
• Introduced Ultra ONETM heavy-duty truck wheel; 47 percent lighter than steel wheel of same size, enables trucks to increase fuel efficiency and payload
• Named the World’s Most Active Organization by the Global Corporate Challenge for the second consecutive year
• Invested US$38.4 million in community programs via Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation

“The progress we continue to make demonstrates that we live our sustainability value every day, with a goal of leaving a positive impact everywhere we operate and in every market where we compete,” said Kevin McKnight, Alcoa’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environment, Health, and Safety. “The people of Alcoa are dedicated not only to enhancing shareholder value, but also to advancing the world through Alcoa innovation, creativity, and passion.”

Alcoa’s 2014 Sustainability Report details the Company’s global environmental, social and economic performance during 2014. Alcoa has produced the report for 13 consecutive years.