2008-11-01

Two of Russia’s leading companies joins the 3C initiative

RUSAL, the worlds largest producer of aluminium and alumina has joined the 3C initiative. RUSAL one of Russia’s biggest companies, operates in 19 countries and 15 continents and accounts for 12% of worlds aluminium and 15% of alumina production. RUSAL is accompanied by the leading Russian energy company LUKOIL which is the second biggest private oil company world wide by proven hydrocarbon reserves. “The active support and involvement of two of Russia’s most important companies in the 3C initiative and the combat against climate change will be very valuable” says Lars G. Josefsson, CEO of Vattenfall and founder of 3C. More information about the new 3C participants can be found on their corporate websites (see below).