Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, launched its first Environment, Social and Governance campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’ that focusses on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. With this campaign, Alba joined its peers in the GCC to mark the ESG Week under the umbrella of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC).

Alba’s ESG campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’ was held virtually and focus on its sustainable initiatives that are aligned with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, Alba said in a statement.

Speaking on the ESG campaign, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali said: “Global challenges such as climate change, environment conservation, clean energy and Covid-19 pandemic have prompted a sense of urgency to rebalance ESG matters.

 In Alba, we want to be the ESG change we want to see in the world. As one of the leading companies in Bahrain, we can only produce responsibly by achieving the balance between our business activities and sustainable initiatives.”

The campaign kicked-off with a virtual keynote by Al Baqali to all employees and contractors’ personnel. During the week, Alba Management presented via virtual lectures, topics revolving around Reduction of Green House Gases, Creating a Sustainable Social Impact, and Responsible Sourcing, amongst other matters.

A live debate was also held on Climate Change. Moreover, Alba officials participated in additional activities that are being held in cooperation with the GAC.