Societal Connectivity
The Concrete Joint Sustainability Initiative is a multi-association effort of the Concrete Industry supply chain to take unified and integrated action for Sustainable Development
Concrete JSI members have signed a joint agreement committing to act on 9 Declarations. Declaration #4 addresses 8 Social Values of Concrete Structures
Declaration #4: “Our integrated thinking will focus on the following Social Values provided by Concrete Structures”: 1. Resource efficiency5. By-product reduction 2. Safety/protection6. Aesthetics 3. Financial responsibility7. Societal connectivity 4. Operational continuity8. Longevity/durability
This presentation discusses Social Value #7: Societal Connectivity
Societal Connectivity What it means Concrete structures provide the essential links for roads bridges ports utility infrastructure
Societal Connectivity Infrastructure that lasts a lifetime
Societal Connectivity Concrete connects people to their... Community Family Employment Entertainment Faith Education Social Services
Concrete IS their... Community Family Employment Entertainment Faith Education Social Services Societal Connectivity
Societal Connectivity: Community
Societal Connectivity: Family
Societal Connectivity: Employment
Societal Connectivity: Entertainment
Societal Connectivity: Faith
Societal Connectivity: Educational
Societal Connectivity: Social Services
Why it’s important to next Generations
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