Q1.

The directors of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) are concerned about the increased costs proposed by the company in adopting new, more environmentally friendly technology. Management has argued that the company was always going to pay a price for carbon reduction, but contends the short-term costs will be outweighed by the long-term benefits.

Alba is a Aluminium Smelting Company.

Required

Explain what benefits management might be referring to.