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Our company has grown steadily and significantly since its founding as a public company in the late 1950s – remaining the largest construction aggregates producer in America throughout that time. While the world has changed greatly in the last 60 years, our focus on ethically and sustainably running our business, so that it can thrive over time, has not.

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Environmental Stewardship

Carbon Removal Mitigates Climate Change
We’re proud to partner with CarbonCure Technologies, who was highlighted in a recent CNBC story about the growing demand for carbon removal to mitigate climate change. The CNBC crew filmed this segment with our Central Concrete team in San Jose, CA, to see the technology in action. CarbonCure injects captured CO2 into concrete mixes, which permanently stores the CO2, and has the added benefit of making the concrete stronger. Increased strength means concrete producers can use less cement in their mixes, which helps make the industrial process greener.
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The World Games 2022 to reduce carbon impact with renewable energy certificates
The World Games 2022 in Birmingham is reducing its carbon impact by purchasing solar renewable energy certificates (RECs). The RECs supporting the games represent 2 million kilowatt-hours of carbon-free energy produced at Alabama Power’s solar facility at the Anniston Army Depot. “As The World Games begin in Birmingham this week, we are pleased to announce that renewable energy certificates are among the ways we are ensuring this event achieves its sustainability goals, while also supporting renewable resources right here in Alabama,” said Nick Sellers, CEO of The World Games 2022.
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Environmental Stewardship

2021 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT
Our 2021 ESG Report outlines our overall program, goals and policies and demonstrates the great work of our people and partners who are committed to doing the right thing.
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Environmental Stewardship

Rockingham Quarry Celebrates 16-year Partnership with Ducks Unlimited
For 16 years, our Rockingham Quarry Team has partnered with Ducks Unlimited (DU), the world's largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization. Our team recently marked this milestone with a $25,000 contribution to DU’s Southeast Wetlands Initiative.
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Environmental Stewardship

SAC-TUN Tree Nursery provides trees for reforestation
SAC-TUN, our operation near Playa del Carmen, Mexico, created an on-site tree nursery in 1990 that currently produces 23 native species including four endangered species that are protected by Mexican wildlife legislation. The team uses the nursery trees for reforestation and reclamation.
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People

SAC-TUN implements COVID-19 Rapid Response Program
When COVID-19 hit, it changed the way business was done. Interactions, both personally and professionally, were done in a different way. The working environment and our day-to-day activities were changed.
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Environmental Stewardship

Long-term environmental strategy certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council
SAC-TUN, our operation near Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has earned another recognition from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). In December 2020, the SAC-TUN Environmental Strategy as part of its Mesoamerican Reef Biodiversity and Environmental Services Conservation program, was certified by WHC.
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Environmental Stewardship

SAC-TUN presents its first sustainability report
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Community

The World Games 2022 and Vulcan Materials Company Partner with Volunteers to Plant Trees in East Thomas Neighborhood
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Safety & Health

2021 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year
Chad McDougal, one of the many superstars on our safety team was recently recognized by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. The association awarded Chad, Director of Safety & Health, with the 2021 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award.
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