Pechiney recently announced that it is one of the four latest French "recruits" to the FTSE4GOOD sustainable development index. The criteria are centered on three main principles: working toward environmental sustainability, developing positive relations with stakeholders, and upholding and supporting human rights. Pechiney's inclusion in the series reflects the commitment of the company and its people to an ambitious sustainable development process. Above all, it encourages the company to make all of its environmental, health and safety actions part of a sustainable improvement momentum.

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