Sectors

Forest improvement project to conserve the source of a river in Mitake

In Gifu Prefecture a pact has been concluded involving the company Gifu Zohen to realize a government-citizen forest-creation project. The activities will cover a 14.66-ha of satoyama woodland, which is integral to local communities.

Ecosystem services review of an aluminum smelter in a biosphere reserve

Alcoa is a world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. The Company employs 63,000 people in 31 countries. Alcoa Canada employs 4,235 employees (3,603 in Quebec) and runs four plants with an annual production capacity of over one million metric tons of ingots, castings, billets and aluminum rods: Baie-Comeau, Bécancour (held at 25% by Rio-Tinto Alcan) and Deschambault smelters, as well as the Bécancour Rod Plant. The company also runs 13 transformation facilities in Canada and owns a monitory share of a hydropower facility in Canada.

Land use stewardship standard implementation in facilities worldwide implementation in facilities worldwide

Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is one of five product groups operated by Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group. It is a global supplier of quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum and operates 42 sites over the world (bauxite mines, smelter-grade alumina refineries, specialty alumina plants, smelters, power facilities), employing 24,000 people in 27 countries. RTA owns, operates or has interests in 6 bauxite mines and deposits in 4 countries, 10 alumina refineries in 5 countries, including 1 in Canada, 23 smelters in 10 countries, including 7 in Canada and 12 power stations in 4 countries. RTA operates 19 sites in Canada (including 7 hydro power plants and 4 supporting facilities) and employs 8,300 people in Canada.

Wildlife Habitat Council

http://www.wildlifehc.org/certification/

The Wildlife Habitat Council is a third party certification which recognizes commendable wildlife habitat management and environmental education programmes at individual sites.

Associated General Contractors of America

http://www.agc.org/cs/recycling_toolkit

A construction industry association operating in partnership with its nationwide network providing a range of services in order to improve the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. It has also produced a toolkit for recycling materials.

High Environmental Quality

http://www.assohqe.org/

This non-profit association uses a set of green standards to optimize the design and construction of refurbished and new buildings in France. It focuses on reducing the consumption of natural resources and the discharge of pollutants, as well as on enhancing the comfort and the health conditions of buildings.

International Cyanide Management Code

http://www.cyanidecode.org/

The "International Cyanide Management Code For The Manufacture, Transport and Use of Cyanide In The Production of Gold" (Cyanide Code) is a voluntary industry program for the gold mining industry providing principles and standards of practice to promote:

• The responsible management of cyanide used in gold mining.
• Enhancing the protection of human health.
• The reduction of the potential environmental impacts.

Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI)

http://www.wbcsdcement.org/

The CSI is a global effort by 24 major cement producers with operations in more than 100 countries who believe there is a strong business case for the pursuit of sustainable development. Collectively these companies account for about one third of the world’s cement production and range in size from very large multinationals to smaller local producers.

The purpose of the Initiative is to:

• Explore what sustainable development means for the cement industry.
• Identify actions and facilitate steps cement companies can take, individually and as a group, to accelerate progress toward sustainable development.
• Provide a framework for other cement companies to become involved.
• Create the content and context for further stakeholder engagement.