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Business
Group: Primary Metal
Region: Asia |
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China Business Council on Sustainable Development
Alcan is an active member in the China Business Council on
Sustainable Development (CBCSD), launched in October 2003.
Through the CBCSD and its activities, Alcan has joined 35
other leading companies on a progressive workplan within China
that includes the promotion of the sharing of information
on sustainability best practices, sustainability reporting,
recycling, corporate social responsibility, and safety standards
for engineering construction projects.
2004 China Aluminum Forum
Held in Hainan Province, the 2004 China Aluminum Forum involved
more than 700 delegates from over 31 countries and regions
to discuss a variety of industry subjects. At the forum, Alcan
presented "Sustainability – A Foundation for
the Future" and discussed the overall importance
of capturing and delivering social, environmental and economic
value and opportunities to create value through sustainability.
New Joint Venture Smelter in Qingtongxia – EHS FIRST
implementation
In March 2004, a definitive joint venture agreement was finalized
that gave Alcan a 50% stake in a modern prebake smelter in
China, with an option to acquire up to 80% interest in a new
250,000 tonne potline under construction. In mid-2004, Alcan
successfully introduced EHS FIRST to its two Chinese
partners, building on its goal to develop a world-class smelter
and raise existing standards to Alcan's world-class EHS standards.
To date, both management and employees have been extremely
receptive, showing the strong leadership in EHS excellence
that Alcan offers as a company operating in China.
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