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'''Alcoa''' is one of the world's largest aluminium smelting companies. Their 2005 [http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf Annual Report] notes that: "The aluminum industry is at an unprecedented point in history... along with most of our markets. Consumption of aluminum is expected to double by 2020. And Alcoa is uniquely positioned to seize this growth." | '''Alcoa''' is one of the world's largest aluminium smelting companies. Their 2005 [http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf Annual Report] notes that: "The aluminum industry is at an unprecedented point in history... along with most of our markets. Consumption of aluminum is expected to double by 2020. And Alcoa is uniquely positioned to seize this growth." | ||
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| + | In 2006, sales were US$30.4 billion with profits of US$2.2 billion. | ||
| + | <ref>[http://www.hoovers.com/alcoa/--ID__10068--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml Alcoa Profile], ''Hoovers'', accessed January 2008.</ref> | ||
==Conservation projects== | ==Conservation projects== | ||
| − | *"The Right Thing to Do - [[Alcoa Foundation]] donated $8.6 million to create a six-year, global conservation and sustainability fellowship program to conduct research which will be given away free to companies and nongovernmental organizations worldwide to spur better sustainable development practices." | + | *"The Right Thing to Do - [[Alcoa Foundation]] donated $8.6 million to create a six-year, global conservation and sustainability fellowship program to conduct research which will be given away free to companies and [[Non Governmental Organisation|nongovernmental organizations]] worldwide to spur better sustainable development practices." |
*"Preserving the Land - The first Corporate Park Achievement Award from the [[U.S. National Parks Conservation Association]] was given to Alcoa for preserving 10,000 acres of land next to the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]] in Tennessee." | *"Preserving the Land - The first Corporate Park Achievement Award from the [[U.S. National Parks Conservation Association]] was given to Alcoa for preserving 10,000 acres of land next to the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]] in Tennessee." | ||
| − | *"Living with Nature - The Alumar Environmental Park in Brazil." | + | *"Living with Nature - The Alumar Environmental Park in [[Brazil]]." |
*"Conserving Biodiversity - Alcoa is working with [[Conservation International]] and Guinée Ecologie, Guinea’s national environment group, on maintaining the sustainable development of the region. Alcoa has access to some of the world’s largest bauxite reserves in Guinea." | *"Conserving Biodiversity - Alcoa is working with [[Conservation International]] and Guinée Ecologie, Guinea’s national environment group, on maintaining the sustainable development of the region. Alcoa has access to some of the world’s largest bauxite reserves in Guinea." | ||
| − | *"Alcoa’s San Ciprián (Spain) and Massena (U.S.) plants are enlightening youngsters about energy conservation. San Ciprián partnered with a local school to teach students about renewable energy. Through an Alcoa Foundation grant, Illa de Sarón de Xove Secondary Education Institution invested in an alternative energy generator project, a photovoltaic solar facility connected to a power grid and wind energy generator. Massena Operations is helping [[Cornell University]] Cooperative Extension build an interactive energy closet where children can monitor their energy use while at a summer camp." [http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf] | + | *"Alcoa’s San Ciprián ([[Spain]]) and Massena (U.S.) plants are enlightening youngsters about energy conservation. San Ciprián partnered with a local school to teach students about renewable energy. Through an Alcoa Foundation grant, Illa de Sarón de Xove Secondary Education Institution invested in an alternative energy generator project, a photovoltaic solar facility connected to a power grid and wind energy generator. Massena Operations is helping [[Cornell University]] Cooperative Extension build an interactive energy closet where children can monitor their energy use while at a summer camp." [http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf] |
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| + | ==Lobbying== | ||
| + | Alcoa spent $920,000 for [[lobbying]] in 2006. Five [[lobbying firms]] were used including [[Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.]] and [[The Cohen Group]]. | ||
| + | <ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/lobbyists/clientsum.asp?year=2006&txtname=Alcoa Alcoa lobbying expenses], ''Open Secrets'', accessed January 2008.</ref> | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
| − | *[[Alain Belda]], Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | + | Executives and 2006 pay: |
| + | *[[Alain Belda]]<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=934738 Alain J Belda], ''Forbes'', accessed January 2008.</ref>, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $11,569,694 | ||
*[[Robert T. Alexander]], Vice President | *[[Robert T. Alexander]], Vice President | ||
*[[Ricardo E. Belda]], Executive Vice President | *[[Ricardo E. Belda]], Executive Vice President | ||
| − | *[[William F. Christopher]], Executive Vice President | + | *[[William F. Christopher]]<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=902549 William F Christopher], ''Forbes'', accessed January 2008.</ref>, Executive Vice President, $3,722,435 |
| + | *[[Joseph C. Muscari]]<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=938852 Joseph C Muscari], ''Forbes'', accessed January 2008.</ref>, Executive Vice President, $3,621,081 | ||
*[[Earl Robbins]], Public & Government Affairs Manager Alcoa Eastalco Works | *[[Earl Robbins]], Public & Government Affairs Manager Alcoa Eastalco Works | ||
*[[Richard L. Siewert, Jr.]], Vice President – EHS, Global Communications and Public Strategy | *[[Richard L. Siewert, Jr.]], Vice President – EHS, Global Communications and Public Strategy | ||
| − | + | Directors: | |
*[[Alain Belda]] | *[[Alain Belda]] | ||
*[[Kathryn S. Fuller]] | *[[Kathryn S. Fuller]] | ||
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[http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf] | [http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf] | ||
| − | ==SourceWatch | + | ==Contact details== |
| + | 201 Isabella Street<br> | ||
| + | Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858<br> | ||
| + | Phone: 412-553-4545<br> | ||
| + | Fax: 412-553-4498<br> | ||
| + | Web: http://www.alcoa.com | ||
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| + | ==Resources== | ||
| + | ===Related SourceWatch articles=== | ||
*[[Alcoa in Australia]] | *[[Alcoa in Australia]] | ||
*[[Climate Action Partnership]] | *[[Climate Action Partnership]] | ||
| + | *[[Mining industry]] | ||
| − | == | + | ===References=== |
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| − | + | ===External articles=== | |
| − | + | *Sarah Lyall, "[http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=14463 Smokestacks in a White Wilderness Divide Iceland in a Development Debate]", ''New York Times/CorpWatch'', February 4, 2007. | |
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| − | ==External | + | ===External resources=== |
*[http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf Alcoa 2005 Annual Report: Seizing Global Opportunities]. | *[http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/investment/pdfs/2005_Alcoa_Annual_Report.pdf Alcoa 2005 Annual Report: Seizing Global Opportunities]. | ||
| − | [[Category:Corporations]] | + | [[Category:Corporations]][[Category:Mining]][[Category:United States]] |
Revision as of 09:17, 6 January 2008
Alcoa is one of the world's largest aluminium smelting companies. Their 2005 Annual Report notes that: "The aluminum industry is at an unprecedented point in history... along with most of our markets. Consumption of aluminum is expected to double by 2020. And Alcoa is uniquely positioned to seize this growth."
In 2006, sales were US$30.4 billion with profits of US$2.2 billion. [1]
Contents
Conservation projects
- "The Right Thing to Do - Alcoa Foundation donated $8.6 million to create a six-year, global conservation and sustainability fellowship program to conduct research which will be given away free to companies and nongovernmental organizations worldwide to spur better sustainable development practices."
- "Preserving the Land - The first Corporate Park Achievement Award from the U.S. National Parks Conservation Association was given to Alcoa for preserving 10,000 acres of land next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee."
- "Living with Nature - The Alumar Environmental Park in Brazil."
- "Conserving Biodiversity - Alcoa is working with Conservation International and Guinée Ecologie, Guinea’s national environment group, on maintaining the sustainable development of the region. Alcoa has access to some of the world’s largest bauxite reserves in Guinea."
- "Alcoa’s San Ciprián (Spain) and Massena (U.S.) plants are enlightening youngsters about energy conservation. San Ciprián partnered with a local school to teach students about renewable energy. Through an Alcoa Foundation grant, Illa de Sarón de Xove Secondary Education Institution invested in an alternative energy generator project, a photovoltaic solar facility connected to a power grid and wind energy generator. Massena Operations is helping Cornell University Cooperative Extension build an interactive energy closet where children can monitor their energy use while at a summer camp." [1]
Lobbying
Alcoa spent $920,000 for lobbying in 2006. Five lobbying firms were used including Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. and The Cohen Group. [2]
Personnel
Executives and 2006 pay:
- Alain Belda[3], Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, $11,569,694
- Robert T. Alexander, Vice President
- Ricardo E. Belda, Executive Vice President
- William F. Christopher[4], Executive Vice President, $3,722,435
- Joseph C. Muscari[5], Executive Vice President, $3,621,081
- Earl Robbins, Public & Government Affairs Manager Alcoa Eastalco Works
- Richard L. Siewert, Jr., Vice President – EHS, Global Communications and Public Strategy
Directors:
- Alain Belda
- Kathryn S. Fuller
- Carlos Ghosn
- Joseph T. Gorman
- Judith M. Gueron
- Klaus Kleinfeld
- James W. Owens
- Henry B. Schacht
- Franklin A. Thomas
- Ernesto Zedillo
Contact details
201 Isabella Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858
Phone: 412-553-4545
Fax: 412-553-4498
Web: http://www.alcoa.com
Resources
Related SourceWatch articles
References
- ↑ Alcoa Profile, Hoovers, accessed January 2008.
- ↑ Alcoa lobbying expenses, Open Secrets, accessed January 2008.
- ↑ Alain J Belda, Forbes, accessed January 2008.
- ↑ William F Christopher, Forbes, accessed January 2008.
- ↑ Joseph C Muscari, Forbes, accessed January 2008.
External articles
- Sarah Lyall, "Smokestacks in a White Wilderness Divide Iceland in a Development Debate", New York Times/CorpWatch, February 4, 2007.
