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Minimizing
shutdown impacts at Arvida
In January 2004, Alcan announced the permanent shutdown of
the Söderberg potlines at Arvida Works in Quebec –
a move that will improve the air quality in the region.
Working
with stakeholders in Orissa, India
In Bauxite and Alumina operations, the cycle of investment
and growth, coupled with the necessity of eventual mine closure,
are key sustainability challenges for Alcan as much as for
its operating communities. In some cases, construction of
a new facility requires relocation of people living in the
area to be developed; as is the case with the proposed Utkal
bauxite mining and alumina refining project in Orissa, India,
in which Alcan is the minority shareholder.
Working
with First Nations in British Columbia
In British Columbia, Canada, Alcan's significant assets include
a large dam and reservoir, a 16 km tunnel though a mountain,
an 850 MW power generation facility, an 85 km transmission
line through the Coast Mountain range and a 275,000 tonne
capacity aluminum smelter. Prior to Alcan's entry into the
remote region, the river and lake systems were only inhabited
by First Nations communities who used the vast forests and
mountain ranges to secure a source of food and to practise
traditional activities.
The
road to biodiversity
As a major economic partner in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
region, Alcan takes an active role in helping the region to
grow in areas not related to the aluminum business.
Economic
diversification in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada
was chosen in April 2004 as the site for an office dedicated
to industrial development in all regions where the Company
operates in Canada.
Child
health in Ghana
Alcan's Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) operates a Maternal
Child Health Clinic in the community and also participates
in a national immunization program where vaccines, needles,
syringes and monitoring are all part of the service.
MRN
nurturing Amazon chelonia (turtles)
At the Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) joint venture
bauxite mining operation in Brazil, a biodiversity initiative
known as the "Pé de Pincha Project" is aimed
at the conservation of chelonia turtles, such as the tracajá
and pitiu turtles.
Support
for research into hereditary diseases in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Understanding hereditary diseases is important to a society.
In Quebec, Canada, where Alcan has long maintained a substantial
presence, the Company has supported the Corporation de recherche
et d'action sur les maladies héréditaires (CORAMH)
(Research and Action on Hereditary Diseases) since 2003.
Development
of Nérée and Poléon Lakes near Grande-Baie
smelter
At Grande-Baie Works in Quebec, Canada, a project aimed at
promoting the flora and fauna of two lakes situated on the
plant's property has been under way since 2000.
Support
to local school children at Singen in Germany
In a community project in Germany focused mainly on children
called Aktion für die Region (Action for the Region),
Alcan Singen supports six local projects through a combined
financial contribution of US$36,000.
Getting
involved in community activities at Issoire in France
There are many ways for Alcan employees to show their support
to their community, including municipal politics.
A
drawing contest for children of employees on the theme “saving
the earth” at all Alcan facilities in Ecuador
At Alcan's Baltek facilities in Ecuador, an educational event
under the theme "Simple Things Children Can Do To Save
The Earth" proved very popular with children of the group's
employees.
Beauty
centres in hospitals help patients in France
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) is a U.S.-based women's association
that creates and funds the operations of beauty centres in
hospitals. Prior to joining Alcan, Pechiney Packaging was
involved in this effort and provided support for the French
branch of CEW for a number of years. These efforts and support
continue today under Packaging.
Project
Education: Alcan and grammar school join forces in Joplin,
Missouri
For more than two years, employees at the Food Americas flexible
plastic packaging plant in Joplin, Missouri, have been making
monthly presentations to fourth graders at Eugene Field Elementary
School. The program highlights education and world-class safety
programs in the workplace.
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