AA Sust Report 2006 - Rio Tinto

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Good management of our local relationships is
critical to being recognised as an integral part of a
community. A number of existing programmes
were continued and new initiatives commenced to
achieve this aim.
During 2005 AAM employees' children were again
given the opportunity of work experience at AAM.
Twenty students attended site during the summer
vacation period and carried out project work complementary
to their chosen degree course. All the students appreciated this opportunity and
made a valuable contribution to the business.
AAM maintains close links with the local secondary schools through such
activities as work placements, providing assistance with skills development and
awarding those pupils who display achievement in their later years at school.
Thirty secondary school pupils were provided with work experience in various
sections across the site. Placements are usually for a couple of weeks but two
young people were provided with the opportunity of an extended period of up to
12 months, attending site one day each week.
On an annual basis, AAM provides six £1,000 bursaries to pupils who are
embarking on University education.
Employees, family members and members
of the community at the AAM Open Day
AAM employee Wyn Jones
handing over the minibus keys
to Youth leader, Sharon Bibby
A major initiative this year was the Open Day held on 17 September. Hundreds of
employee family members and members of the community visited the site and
were provided with information about the smelter, taking advantage of the guided
tours provided on the day.
In early December, AAM in co-ordination with the local Police, kick-started the
Christmas Drink Drive campaign for 2005. The police team spent a day on site
demonstrating testing equipment and distributing information about the dangers
of drinking and driving.
The Company has again this year been able to
respond to over 70 requests for assistance from
various local interest groups and charities that all
contribute to the local community. One donation of
note was to supply one of our minibuses to be
used by the community youth clubs on the Island.
The vehicle was fully repaired and resprayed.
Tˆy Mawr Land
In October 2005, 100 acres of land was sold to the
Welsh Development Agency. This land was vital to the development of Holyhead
and the Tˆy Mawr Industrial Park. This has provided the potential to develop light
industries and create significant numbers of jobs. Whilst originally purchased to
maintain a cordon around the smelter, the benefit to the community was
recognised and the sale agreed.
Penrhos Coastal Park
Owned and managed by AAM, the Penrhos Coastal Park continues to be a
major attraction to both visitors and local residents alike. A number of
signposted nature trails guide the visitor through the park and the numerous
wooded areas provide a natural habitat to many species of birds and small
animals. The park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region
and the facilities are continually being reviewed and improved upon in order
to enhance visitor enjoyment.
Bursary Awards presentation for
pupils of Holyhead High School