Basic Element's vision is to be at the forefront of Russia's transition from a resource-based to value-added economy. Over the last decade, the company grew to include UC RUSAL, a world-leading producer of aluminium, and also emerged as a global corporation with leading positions in such sectors as manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, aviation, resources, energy and finance. The company's strategy is to direct revenues from the resources sector to develop Russia's modern infrastructure and competitive manufacturing. During the global crisis, this strategy is augmented by aggressive implementation of cost-cutting and efficiency-enhancement efforts.
Operating in several environmentally sensitive sectors, Basic Element is actively pursuing the climate change agenda. Modernization encompasses a substantial environmental component and Basic Element's executive leadership is closely involved in addressing the climate change challenge.
With assets across five continents and close to 300,000 employees worldwide, Basic Element is among Russia's largest private companies. |
