Novelis Recognized by KAB with Award

Keep America Beautiful, Inc. has chosen Novelis Inc. as its 2009 Vision for America Award honoree. KAB recognized the company for its leadership in environmental issues, employee volunteerism, and for its efforts to promote recycling in America and worldwide.

The Vision for America Award is presented annually to distinguished leaders of honored corporations whose personal and corporate commitment have significantly enhanced civic, environmental and social stewardship throughout the United States.

"Through its global recycling programs, Novelis has demonstrated its commitment to increasing access to recycling, and advancing the public’s awareness of recycling of aluminum and of all materials," said Matthew McKenna, KAB’s president and CEO. "With substantial savings of energy, carbon emissions, and natural resources, recycling is the best way for all individuals to play a role in improving the environment. We’re proud to honor Novelis for its important contributions to corporate social responsibility."

Another factor in KAB’s selection of Novelis was the company’s commitment to volunteerism. To encourage and assist employees to volunteer their time in support of community organizations as individuals and through team-based projects, Novelis identifies and organizes volunteer opportunities within each of its communities.

The company also was recognized for the following environmental sustainability objectives:

• Reduce landfill waste generation by 6 percent per year

• Improve energy efficiency by 2 percent per year

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2 percent per year

As part of these commitments, which extend through 2012, every Novelis facility is mandated to develop an energy-saving initiative each year.