Sustainability & the Aggregates Industry John S. Hayden, PG, REM National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Sustainability & the Aggregates Industry 1.Fully Developed issue 2.Industry is dependent on public, political and regulatory approval 3.Focus is on a balanced integrated approach

“Lafarge has learned over its almost 170 years of existence that the implicit ‘ license to operate’ from local communities, gained through actions coming out of dialogue and transparency, is as important as the regulatory permits from the authorities.” Sustainability is good business By Chris Boyd, Senior Vice-President, Environment and Public Affairs, Lafarge October 2001 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Page 35 SUSTAINABILITY Why?

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The terms Sustainable Development or Sustainability can be misinterpreted when describing a mining operation. The terms Sustainable Development or Sustainability can be misinterpreted when describing a mining operation. The term “Sustainability”: The term “Sustainability”: IS NOT addressing the sustainability of mining, a specific mine, or a resource, i.e. not “sustainable mining” IS NOT addressing the sustainability of mining, a specific mine, or a resource, i.e. not “sustainable mining” IS addressing the contributions that a specific mine, company, industry and industry products make towards a sustainable society IS addressing the contributions that a specific mine, company, industry and industry products make towards a sustainable society The largest contribution of construction materials producers to sustainability is providing the continuous supply of mineral materials necessary for ongoing economic prosperity in the United States. The largest contribution of construction materials producers to sustainability is providing the continuous supply of mineral materials necessary for ongoing economic prosperity in the United States. Mined Materials and Sustainability

Defining Sustainability Brundtland commission, 1987:Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable – to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” NSSGA Sustainability Task Force, 2006: Sustainability is a business approach that integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic prosperity to ensure the long-term supply of aggregate materials to society.

Examples of Sustainability in the Aggregates Industry Partnerships and Community Involvement Partnerships and Community Involvement Wildlife Habitat Council Wildlife Habitat Council The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy World Wildlife Fund World Wildlife Fund MSHA-NSSGA Alliance MSHA-NSSGA Alliance Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Local contributions/support Local contributions/support

Examples of Sustainability in the Aggregates Industry Companies have created “sustainability” or “corporate responsibility” reports Companies have created “sustainability” or “corporate responsibility” reports Track resource consumption, set goals for reduction Track resource consumption, set goals for reduction Transparent reporting of performance across company and communities Transparent reporting of performance across company and communities

NSSGA’s Next Steps Communication to Members Communication to Members NSSGA Sustainability Report NSSGA Sustainability Report Industry Education Industry Education Sustainability Tool Box w/industry case studies Sustainability Tool Box w/industry case studies Integration into NSSGA Programs Integration into NSSGA Programs Theme of NSSGA Convention in March Theme of NSSGA Convention in March Website redesign around sustainability Website redesign around sustainability Sustainability Logo & DVD Sustainability Logo & DVD Industry Sustainability Survey Industry Sustainability Survey Sustainability Performance Metrics Sustainability Performance Metrics

Regulatory Compliance Corporate Social Responsibility SD Companies that are serious about their social license to operate move beyond regulatory compliance

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