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OUR INTERPRETATION

As we focus more attention on sustainability in our business, we rely on a straightforward interpretation of this concept to provide context for our efforts.

SUSTAINABILITY INVOLVES:

  • Improving performance— increasing the social and economic benefits and reducing the environmental impacts of our activities over the short and long term, and becoming a more profitable and competitive organization;
  • Strengthening relationships and partnerships—recognizing and working with our employees, stakeholders and shareholders to address their needs and the needs of the Company;
  • Demonstrating integrity and commitment—maintaining the high standards we value as a company in our day-to-day operations.

ALCAN SUSTAINABILITY MAPS

The Alcan Sustainability Maps are interactive maps that illustrate social, political, environmental, sustainability and other business issues (for example water, climate change, poverty, conflict risk, and growth competitiveness). To get a good view, please select full screen option.


For comments or questions, please write to sustainability@alcan.com.




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