Sustainability

Novelis Releases First Annual Sustainability Report


At Novelis we understand that we must deliver value to the bottom line as well as other “bottom lines” – people and the planet. Better performance on each of these can and should benefit others. Our approach is to better leverage and incorporate sustainability in a more formal way as a means of creating opportunities and managing risks. Integrating ”triple bottom line” mindset into our business will help ensure that we are a top performer in all that we do – economically, environmentally and socially.

Novelis has released the company's first sustainability report detailing current performance and setting aggressive targets for reducing its carbon footprint and those of its customers.

At the core of the Novelis sustainability commitment outlined in the report is the company's target of increasing its already extensive use of recycled aluminum to 80 percent of all aluminum input material by 2020.

Other key targets for 2020 include:

  • Halving greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reducing energy usage by 39% per metric ton
  • Curtailing water usage by 25% per metric ton
  • Eliminating landfill waste
  • Reducing the number of recordable injuries to zero
  • Approximately doubling the company's profitability from fiscal year 2011 to 2016

The report, which follows the Global Reporting Initiative G3.1 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, also contains a detailed analysis of the company's FY2011 sustainability performance as compared to the baseline average of fiscal years 2007, 2008 and 2009.
 
  • Overview
    The expectations of our stakeholders – shareholders, customers, employees, regulators, consumers, civil society organizations – are growing. As a global corporation, our impact is far-reaching. Learn about the fundamentals of our business, and how we are shifting the way we think about our company to integrate sustainability into our business strategy.
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  • Raw Materials & Recycling
    No other material offers the versatility and environmental benefits of aluminum. Infinitely recyclable, it helps reduce carbon footprint and energy use, while providing other strong benefits as well. Learn how our commitment to recycling is helping Novelis make the world lighter, brighter and better.
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  • Our Community
    Building a sustainable business requires taking a human approach with our employees, communities and the consumers who utilize our products. The health, safety, development and engagement of our employees are fundamental to Novelis' core business objectives. Learn how we're integrating our efforts to be a good neighbor with our commitment to developing products beneficial to society.
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  • Our Operations
    Learn how we're working to minimize our environmental footprint, in particular, by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, reducing our energy and water usage and ensuring that we properly recycle materials in order to save resources and keep waste out of landfills. Additionally, achieving excellence in Environment, Health, Safety & Quality lies in the implementation of effective management systems for our employees. All Novelis facilities are required to obtain multiple certifications to assure continuous improvement in our performance.
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  • Our Customers & Products
    Novelis understands the importance of finding innovative ways of supplying our customers' products with an improved overall life cycle. See how we are meeting our customers’ demands for increased performance, while also working with them to make our products more sustainable.
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  • Corporate Governance
    At Novelis, every employee is held accountable and personally responsible for following our company values and code of conduct. By operating in an ethically responsible manner and with a culture of innovation, we become better at both. Learn more about the expectations we have for ourselves.
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  • Recycle with Novelis
    From commercial sellers to end consumers of aluminum products, we are looking to connect with people along the entire recycling value chain to increase recycling rates globally. Learn how you, your organization, or your community can get involved, who you need to contact, and where you need to go to recycle with Novelis.
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  • Resources
    For more detailed information on our sustainability initiatives, download our sustainability documents and resources.
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