Environmental policy statement

It is the policy of Birmingham Aluminium Ltd to manufacture and present products and services in such a manner as to protect both their staff and the general public against the effects of adverse Environmental impacts. We are committed to the prevention of pollution whenever and wherever practicable and will seek to integrate Environmental considerations into future Business Policy decisions. Senior Staff are committed to updating themselves on all relevant Environmental issues, Legislation and Regulations thus ensuring the Company's ability to achieve sound Environmental practice. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that our suppliers are sympathetic to these aspirations and work with us to ensure the best use of resources and materials. On relevant issues we will communicate with all Employees, General Public, Neighbours, Government, Regulatory Authorities and all other interested parties to further the goal of improving the Environment. Steven Kane. Stefan Kucharcyzk. Joint Managing Directors. November 2004.