Albras hosts fourth edition of Community Panel in Barcarena

On February 27, Albras will hold the fourth edition of the “Albras and Communities Panel.” The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., using the factory’s Central Auditorium and Workshop Room. The initiative aims to create a genuine channel for dialogue, bringing the company closer to communities in the municipalities of Barcarena and Abaetetuba, in the state of Pará.

The guest list includes community leaders, civil society organizations, and Albras executives. One of the main focuses of this edition will be accountability regarding the results of the Volunteers in Action program in 2025—a year in which the company recorded 198 initiatives that benefited 9,894 people through both one-off and systemic actions, engaging 1,099 volunteers and supporting 14 institutions. The program features interactive panels, cultural attractions, and an experiential area dedicated to exhibitions.

The agenda was designed to promote immersion and interaction. Immediately after registration, accompanied by live regional music performed by singer Nazareno Muniz, guests will take part in interactive activities, such as a quiz featuring interesting facts about the company. The event will also revisit recent initiatives through retrospective videos and celebrate Pará’s culture with Carimbó performances and presentations by the folkloric group Arirambas e Botos.

Luiz Roberto Silva Junior, CEO of Albras, highlights the strategic importance of the Panel to the company’s sustainable operations in the region. “This event represents a fundamental moment, allowing us to engage in open dialogue, listen to local perspectives, and build joint solutions,” he states. He emphasizes that the company’s goal is to actively contribute to a sustainable future by turning challenges into real opportunities for shared development. Luiz Roberto concludes: “Albras intends to continue being a good neighbor—since 1985, the year of its inauguration, the company has actively contributed to the local development of the communities of Barcarena and the surrounding region.”

Another important component of the event will be the discussion circles, which will foster in-depth debates on youth leadership protagonism and the strengthening and sustainability of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This collaborative approach is essential for directing investments more effectively. By identifying priorities together with local residents, Albras seeks to boost initiatives that promote sustainable territorial development.

Milene Maués, Partnerships Manager at the Hydro Fund, which counts Albras among its sponsors, reinforces the value of the meeting for accountability regarding the social projects it supports. “It is a valuable opportunity to highlight how the combination of our efforts generates tangible value for Barcarena,” she says.

It is worth noting that from February 27 to March 4, social projects supported by Albras through the Hydro Fund will be on display in the company’s experiential area, allowing employees to learn more about Albras’ social initiatives in the region and to purchase products marketed by the communities through company-sponsored projects. Highlighted initiatives include Estilo Barcarena, focused on training in sewing and tailoring; TBC Barcarena and Tipitix, aimed at developing products from family farming; and Community-Based Tourism (TBC), which offers tourism itineraries in communities in Barcarena. Also featured are Embarca Amazônia, which accelerates sustainable and bioeconomy businesses across multiple fronts, and Conexões Sustentáveis, which supports community initiatives and organizations.

In addition, the Panel will showcase the value generated by Albras’ operations in the region through the creation and retention of local talent. Recognized as one of the five best companies to work for in Northern Brazil for the second consecutive year by the international consultancy Great Place To Work (GPTW), the organization is composed of 95% employees from Pará, including 63% from Barcarena and 26% from Abaetetuba.

About Albras

Albras is the largest primary aluminum producer in Brazil and has supplied both domestic and international markets since 1985. The company’s business strategy is grounded in sustainable practices aimed at producing low-carbon aluminum, positioning Albras as a benchmark for sustainability in the industry. Hydro is the company’s main shareholder, holding 51% of this joint venture. The other shareholder is NAAC – Nippon Amazon Aluminium Co., Ltd., a Japanese consortium formed by a Japanese government agency, trading companies, consumers, and aluminum product manufacturers.

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