Alcoa Receives Inaugural LEAP Award for Recycling Leadership from Southeast Recycling Development Council

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the inaugural winner of the LEAP award for recycling
leadership given by the Southeast
Recycling Development Council (SERDC), an organization dedicated to
promoting sustainable recycling in the Southeast U.S. The award
recognizes corporate leadership in the drive to increase recycling rates
in the region.

'SERDC is pleased to recognize Alcoa's longstanding commitment to
recycling and materials management,? said Will Sagar, executive director
of SERDC. 'Alcoa has been proactive in supporting collection of
materials, not only aluminum, but all recyclables. Alcoa's responsible
approach and investment in infrastructure has demonstrated leadership
that serves as a model for the industry. We look forward to continuing
our collaborative effort with Alcoa and others to promote sustainable
recycling in 11 southeastern states.?

'Alcoa is proud to accept this first LEAP award, but even prouder of the
collaborative work we do with SERDC and its members,? said Beth Schmitt,
director of recycling programs for Alcoa. 'Collaboration is the
cornerstone of the Action to Accelerate Recycling initiative we
announced last month at the Clinton Global Initiative.?

'Despite increases in the number of cans recycled in the U.S. last year,
we have a long way to go,? Schmitt said. 'Aluminum cans are infinitely
recyclable and when we recycle them, we save 95 percent of the energy
needed to make aluminum cans from scratch. Recycling those cans creates
real value, and it creates jobs in the southeast. That′s why no can
should ever see a landfill.?

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world′s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated
aluminum and alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum
industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the
aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the
past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled
products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa ? wheels,
fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building
systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as
titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral
part of Alcoa′s operating practices and the product design and
engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index for 11 consecutive years and approximately 75
percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since 1888 is still in
active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 61,000 people in 31
countries across the world. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.

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