Aspects of
Sustainability involved

Bauxite, Alumina and Specialty Chemicals
Kaïzen reduces injuries and builds value
at Vaudreuil and Gove		    
Land rehabilitation continues in Ghana      
Stakeholder partnership benefits aboriginal community      

Primary Metal
Energy efficiency, electricity production and air quality
improved at Lynemouth		  
Kitimat wharf investments reduce environmental impact  
Alcan accredited to Renewables Obligation plan in U.K.      

Engineered Products
Innovative automotive bumper system
Continuous improvement saves energy and reduces waste  
Quick action in Decin, Czech Republic    

Rolled Products Europe
Developing Integrated process-oriented
management systems 		     
Value Added Manufacturing Systems streamline
inventory management		    
New databases improve EHS management    

Rolled Products Americas and Asia
Recycling achievements include automotive scrap agreement    
Brazil becomes world UBC recycling leader  
Can Recycling Contest benefits community      

Packaging
VOC reductions continue    
Six Sigma reduces material consumption and costs
Innovative product security feature protects consumers    
 

Consult Alcan's Corporate Sustainability Report 2002 for more detailed information.

© 2003 Alcan Inc. The information in this report is current as of December 31, 2002.
All values are in US$ unless otherwise noted.

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