The European aluminium industry is committed to sustainable development

Sustainable development is the framework within which the European aluminium industry is taking forward its commitment to future generations.

The goal of the industry is to behave as a responsible economic player, meeting customers needs, generating the desired returns for shareholders, while providing employment and minimising the environmental effects of its operations.

The European aluminium industry believes that aluminium, as a ductile, light and recyclable material, can play a significant role in the world of today and tomorrow. Many initiatives have been undertaken to reassess the balance between our economic, environmental and social objectives.

•  Economic aspects

•  Environmental aspects

•  Social aspects

A few examples from the aluminium industry

Besides this common commitment through ALUMINIUM FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, the aluminium companies individually develop a sustainable approach. They are continuously improving their own results at social, environmental or economic levels and most of them are involved in international programmes and initiatives promoting a sustainable development of the industry, such as Global Compact.

Companies' initiatives and results can be found in their dedicated sustainable development reports :

•  Alcan

•  Alcoa

•  Corus

•  Hydro

This list is inclusive and non-exhaustive