Alcoa, Greening Australia deal

ALCOA of Australia has announced its decision to continue as a partner of Greening Australia for another three-year term, extending the 29-year relationship.

The company said the relationship was based on environmental conservation and sustainability values and has been supported over the years on two levels through Alcoa of Australia and the Alcoa Foundation.

Alcoa of Australia managing director Alan Cransberg said Greening Australia had become the company’s signature national partnership.

“Together we will continue to address environmental issues in landscapes that are important to the community, our stakeholders, and to the people in both Alcoa and Greening Australia,” he said.

“This partnership is also part of Alcoa’s integrated carbon strategy. We are working hard to educate people on ways to reduce their carbon footprint. We are also continuing to work inside our operations to minimise our environmental footprint, while connecting with community partners to further make an impact.”

Mr Cransberg said as part of the renewed partnership there would be opportunities for Alcoa employees and local community members to get involved in the programs presented by Greening Australia.

President of Greening Australia, Rob Gell, said the partnership was an “example of the leadership role that can be taken to seriously address the challenges our environment faces”.