Alcoa today announced that the company is making available its telephone hotline system for area residents to report any suspected environmental issues related to operation of the former Badin Works aluminum smelter or the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.
The hotline is managed by a third-party, EthicsPoint, and is available 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-346-7319. EthicsPoint will take information from callers, who may remain anonymous if they choose. EthicsPoint then submits a report to Alcoa for handling. Callers may check back periodically with EthicsPoint to receive updates from Alcoa on the status of the report and answer potential requests for more information or clarification.
The hotline is being made available to collect information about suspected environmental contamination that area residents believe has not been previously reported or investigated.
“Alcoa has worked closely with state and federal officials for more than 20 years to properly address environmental issues on our property,” said Kevin Anton, Chief Sustainability Officer for Alcoa. “While we are confident we have conducted a full and thorough survey, this hotline will help us be sure by making it easier for people to bring concerns to our attention.”
Alcoa has operated a hotline system for employees since 1993.
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