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About this Report
Published and available online
in November 2004, this is the third annual Corporate
Sustainability Report produced by Alcan. In 2002, a
full printed report was published; in 2003, a Web-based
report and printed summary were produced.
This year's report covers performance data from calendar
year 2003 and also includes references to certain key
initiatives through mid-2004. Examples from Pechiney,
acquired by Alcan Inc. in December 2003, have been incorporated
wherever possible. With reference to EHS FIRST
performance, the information is shown separately for
the former Alcan and Pechiney portfolio's of operations
recognizing that they operated as separate companies
in 2003.
The performance data reflects Alcan and Pechiney operations
worldwide, except where noted. In the case of joint
ventures, the performance data is adjusted to reflect
Alcan's level of participation in the venture. The manner
in which it is adjusted is noted in the data as there
is variation in the methods that are used.
Any restatements to data reported in previous years
are discussed in notes to data charts. All financial
data is reported in US dollars.
This report follows the guidelines set out in the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI), to the extent that we have
felt it possible to do so. We see this as adding value
by helping develop consistent reporting practices across
Alcan, which can be used as a benchmark to assess progress
in the years ahead. All information in this report has
been reviewed at senior levels and by the relevant functional
specialists. Alcan undertakes a variety of audit and
assurance activities on data and information that is
used in this report – as is done in many businesses
– including financial audits, EHS FIRST
performance, management system and compliance audits.
Both internal and external parties conduct and/or participate
in these activities. When using internal personnel,
independence is achieved by including participants from
other businesses in the company – providing a degree
of separation of interest.
Tell Us What You Think
As in the past, we welcome your feedback
on this report.
For anyone wishing to respond by mail, simply print
out the questionnaire
and mail to:
Alcan Inc.
Director of Sustainability
1188 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal
Quebec H3A 3G2
Canada
E-mail enquiries can be forwarded to Sustainability@Alcan.com
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