Granite published its 2021 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s advancement on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. “Sustainability is central to the purpose of our business as we seek to provide infrastructure solutions that support more sustainable and resilient communities,” said Granite President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle Larkin. “The theme of this Sustainability Report – Building Beyond 100 –…
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CEMEX USA Promotes Environmental Awareness; Sustainability
CEMEX USA wrapped up its second annual Sustainability Month, celebrating Earth Day and the company’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and circular economy with activities across the United States designed to promote environmental awareness and encourage positive action for our planet.
Read MoreVolvo Days Returns With Focus on Electric Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the return of its iconic Volvo Days to highlight its purpose driven message of industry transformation. Using the theme of its recently launched “Change Starts Here” campaign, the event showcases the company’s leading solutions in the areas of sustainability, electromobility and services.
Read MoreSandvik Showcasing Electric Concept Rig for Surface Drilling
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions brought a groundbreaking electric concept drill rig for surface drilling to the Vei og Anlegg 2022 exhibition, one of Scandinavia’s largest construction trade shows, May 11–14.
Read MoreUNEP: Sand Must be Recognized as a Strategic Resource
Fifty billion tons of sand and gravel are used each year – enough to build a wall 27 meters wide and 27 meters high around planet Earth – finds a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Read MoreLafarge Canada Spearheads Conservation Effort
Lafarge Canada announced its key role in the massive conservation effort undertaken in the sensitive Great Lakes region as a partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC’s Manitoulin Island acquisition is one of its largest-ever in Ontario. With a $16-million price tag, the initiative relied heavily on the support of many partners. Lafarge Canada provided a donation…
Read MoreCalgary Aggregate Recycling Develops C&D Recycling Plant
Locally owned concrete, asphalt and aggregate recycling firm Calgary Aggregate Recycling Inc. (CAR) announced a major investment in the development of a new C&D waste recycling plant as it reaffirms its commitment to building a sustainable future, underpinned by state-of-the-art technology.
Read MoreVolvo Group Joins ‘Drive to Zero’ program
CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle “Drive to Zero” program and campaign announced the Volvo Group has joined its ranks. By signing the Drive to Zero pledge, Volvo joins a network of more than 130 manufacturers, fleets, governments, infrastructure providers and other market leaders committed to accelerating zero-emission commercial vehicles.
Read MoreMississippi Lime Hires Sustainability Director
Mississippi Lime Co. (MLC) announced that Fiona Woody will join the company in its newly created role of director of sustainability and ESG. In leading the company’s sustainability mission, she will partner with key business leaders to accelerate, integrate and strategically communicate sustainability and ESG initiatives.
Read MoreRP Video News: Martin Marietta Committed to Sustainability
Streets. Highways. Stadiums. Schools. As a leading provider of natural resource-based building materials, Martin Marietta is proud to provide the solid foundation upon which our communities thrive. “As a company, we are built upon safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship – values that influence every aspect of our business, particularly when it comes to sustainability,” the company stated. “Rooted in our…
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