Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency in the aluminum industry is essential for minimizing environmental impact, optimizing costs, and ensuring long-term competitiveness. By investing in advanced technologies, streamlining processes, and increasing the use of renewable energy, ALRO has significantly improved its energy efficiency. This allows the company to meet the challenges of climate change and modern market demands by using energy rationally and efficiently throughout all processes involved in aluminum production, processing, and recycling.
Climate Change
Climate change has a profound impact on the industry, necessitating adaptation at both operational and strategic levels. Environmental concerns are driving increased demand for aluminum produced with minimal environmental impact, or "green" aluminum. To remain competitive and sustainable, ALRO invests in energy-efficient technologies and uses renewable energy sources, reducing emissions at all stages of production.
Biodiversity
Aluminum production can impact biodiversity, particularly through raw material extraction activities. ALRO is committed to reducing these effects and contributes to biodiversity conservation by implementing sustainable practices, rehabilitating areas near industrial processes, and adhering to strict environmental regulations. ALRO's ongoing efforts in environmental innovation and responsibility ensure a balance between company growth and the protection of the natural environment.
Water Management
Water management is a constant and essential concern in the company's production strategy, given the large quantities of water required at various stages of aluminum production. Modern and efficient water management aims to reduce environmental impact and ensure sustainable production.
Emissions Management
ALRO monitors, reduces, and controls emissions of gases and other pollutants resulting from aluminum production. This is an essential component of the company's sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations.
Waste Management
At ALRO, aluminum waste generated during production is reintegrated into the production cycle. By efficiently recycling, safely treating waste, and optimizing processes, ALRO reduces pollution and losses, improving resource utilization. At the same time, the company complies with regulations and engages in environmental initiatives for a sustainable future.
Circular Economy
ALRO focuses on maximizing the value of materials through recycling, reuse, and reducing waste generation. By adopting this business model, the company significantly reduces its environmental impact and increases economic efficiency. ALRO implements the circular economy at the organizational level through investments in cutting-edge technologies, infrastructure, and continuous education. These efforts create a sustainable and responsible production system, benefiting both the environment and the community.
Professional Development of Personnel
Through the policy promoted within the integrated management system for quality and environment, at ALRO it has become a mandatory requirement for employees to have access to information regarding the company's environmental status. This has been achieved by implementing an electronic display system for daily monitoring of environmental factors and workplace pollutants. Additionally, through the internal network (intranet), employees have access to the monthly Environmental Report, and self-monitoring of the environment at the section level serves as a constant source of information, analysis, and constructive reaction to any existing problems within the company.
Public Information
In accordance with Government Decision No. 878/2005 on public access to environmental information, ALRO maintains an open approach to requests from the local community and promptly responds to questions related to its environmental monitoring activities. Environmental celebration days provide opportunities for visits by students, journalists, non-governmental organizations, and local community members, where they can witness the results of the company’s effective environmental policies aimed at promoting sustainable development and maintaining a clean environment.