In 2005, Alro, became one of the first companies in Romania to receive an Environmental Authorization for more than ten years running, in recognition of its strong long-term investment plan in environmental projects, now worth over USD 20 million. The Environmental Authorization certifies that all the emissions created by the Company are in full compliance with European Union standards.

Alro replaced wet-fluoride-capture technology with dry-gas treatment technology, thereby increasing the gas-capture rate from 65% to over 99%. Furthermore, all exhaust gases comply with the industry best practice standard. Greenhouse gas emissions have been more than quartered. The Company also built Romania’s first ecological waste dump and halted the use of asbestos at the smelter several years ago.

Alro has also developed programs for the automatic monitoring of environmental impact factors, in cooperation with the Governmental Environmental Protection Agency and Public Health Directorate. An environmental protection officer was appointed for each of the Company’s divisions.

The Company is applying eco-efficiency and safety measures throughout the entire production process and successfully meeting customer requirements in this field. It is also involved in activities related to global environmental issues through active cooperation with international organizations on greenhouse gas emission reductions.