Publications
Publications
- January 2021
- HBS Case Collection
Rio Tinto Aluminum: Can Purpose Lead to Profit?
By: David Fubini and Agastya Muthanna
Abstract
This case describes the tradeoffs Rio Tinto faces as it considers investments to ensure environmentally friendly, sustainability produced aluminum with the potential risks of competitive pricing and profit loses.
Keywords
Environmental Sustainability; Investment; Price; Competition; Profit; Cost vs Benefits; Mining Industry
Citation
Fubini, David, and Agastya Muthanna. "Rio Tinto Aluminum: Can Purpose Lead to Profit?" Harvard Business School Case 421-055, January 2021.