INDUSTRY
EMPLOYEES (2010)
REVENUE (2010)
METALS & MINING
22,000
US$60.32 BILLION
ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING
KEY ADAPTATION DRIVERS
ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Safeguarding operational stability
Development of a climate change sensitivity framework
Increased scrutiny by stakeholders
BUSINESS BENEFITS Identification of potential risks Potential to gain competitive advantage
COMPANY OVERVIEW Rio Tinto Alcan is one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite, alumina and aluminum. Based in Montréal, it is one of five product groups operated by Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group. The group operates large-scale, long-life assets on six continents and in 27 countries. This includes a significant presence in Canada, Australia and France. Rio Tinto Alcan currently owns, operates or has an interest in bauxite mines, alumina refineries, aluminum smelters and power generating plants.
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