Alcan named the best corporate citizen in the Canadian mining sector by Corporate Knights magazine

Alcan has been named the best corporate citizen in the Canadian mining sector by Corporate Knights magazine's annual "Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada" listing in recognition of the Company's commitment to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Alcan also ranked second overall on the list that was announced during the Corporate Knights Gala Dinner in Toronto.

"Alcan is proud to receive this recognition from Corporate Knights, a prominent advocate of responsible commerce. Our position at the top of the mining sector ranking recognizes Alcan's leadership in the areas of environment, health, safety and business sustainability," said Dick Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Inc.

Alcan's top ranking is an acknowledgement of the Company's commitment to sustainability. Internal programs dedicated to reducing emissions as well as the Company's groundbreaking work in promoting strong corporate governance are just a few examples that were highlighted by Corporate Knights in Alcan's ranking.

The methodology for "Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada" is based on environment, social and governance indicators found in the public domain. This year, the scoring has been expanded to include baseline indicators and sector-specific key performance indicators which fall under three categories: environment, social, and governance.