Granite announced that its Santa Clara Asphalt facility in Santa Clara, Calif., has been recognized as a California Green Business by the California Green Business Network in acknowledgement of its efforts to conserve resources and prevent pollution to help make Santa Clara County a more sustainable community. Granite is the only asphalt plant with this designation in California.
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MDU Resources Thinks Sustainable
May 24, 2019 – The Board of Directors of MDU Resources Group Inc. approved the formation of an Environmental and Sustainability Committee at the board level. “More focused oversight by the board over MDU Resources’ environmental and sustainability commitments emphasizes how important these efforts are to the overall company strategy and success,” said Dennis W. Johnson, chair of the board. MDU…
Read MoreGraniterock Wins Project of the Year From Slag Cement Association
Graniterock’s concrete team was the winner of Slag Cement Association’s 2018 Slag Cement Project of the Year in the category of green design.
Read MoreHelp NAPA Track U.S. Use of Recycled Materials, Warm Mix
Every asphalt mix producer in the United States is asked to participate in the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) annual survey on the use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt. This survey is conducted by NAPA under a cooperative agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is an important tool for tracking the use of sustainable practices by the…
Read MoreCemex Illustrates Sustainability; Community Commitment
Cemex employees across the U.S. participated in environmentally-friendly events for Earth Day and throughout April, upholding the company’s long-standing commitments to sustainable practices and their neighboring communities.
Read MoreCemex Honored with Southern California Energy Efficiency Award
Cemex received the Southern California Edison (SCE) 2017 Energy Efficiency Award for its commitment to conserving energy and land stewardship at its Victorville Cement Plant, which has served the California High Desert community for more than 100 years.
Read MoreNew Study Warns of Changing Climate’s Impact on Midwest Infrastructure
As intense weather events batter U.S. coastal cities and offshore islands, a new study from the Midwest Economic Policy Institute warns that the threat of climate change extends much farther inland, with potentially devastating impacts on transportation and infrastructure systems across the Midwest.
Read MoreVulcan Materials’ Gurley Quarry Wins Environmental Award
Vulcan Materials Co.’s Gurley Quarry has been named the winner of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Platinum Environmental Excellence Award, the highest environmental recognition presented by the organization.
Read MoreNSSGA Announces Environmental Awards
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the 2017 Environmental Excellence, Safety Excellence, Stars of Excellence and the Environmental Leadership Awards.
Read MoreCemex Receives Award for Supporting Education in Florida
Cemex was recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Education Foundation with the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award, applauding the learning efforts the company provides for school-aged children.
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