Is the undertaking bringing about any changes in local habits?
Alcoa recognizes the need to respect and support the local way of life and is working so that natural resources are not disturbed. There is no doubt that new business is being generated by the Company’s presence and the municipality of Juruti has become more attractive to the economically active population. The region is characterized as having a variety of natural wealth and the communities are involved with the traditional activities that result from these resources, such as hunting and gathering, for example. To maintain these resources and expand their potential vis-à-vis the new reality Alcoa is developing activities within the scope of the Environmental Control Plans (PCAs) that focus on valuing and revitalizing the cultural heritage, supporting family agriculture and managing non-wood forest products. The following actions have already been planned: 12 field trials in pilot-communities, involving the breeding of wild and small animals, seedling nurseries, the use of agricultural
