PITTSBURGH, PA – As Alcoa continues the evolution of its sustainability reporting, and begins preparation of its 2003 report, the company is actively seeking feedback and comments from a wide range of corporate sustainability report readers and users. An anonymous online survey is available at ‘Alcoa Sustainability Report survey’ for use by any reader or user wishing to make comment about the Alcoa 2002 sustainability report (pdf format).

Individual data derived from this brief, ten question survey remains completely anonymous and will be used to identify trends or points of common interest which might be used to progressively guide the development of the company’s reports in 2004 and beyond.

Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa’s businesses as a single solution to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap® aluminum foil, Alcoa® wheels, and Baco® household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 127,000 employees in 41 countries. For more information go to www.alcoa.com.