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    WELCOME TO OUR

    SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2011/12

    Read about our performance, our actions and our approach to sustainability.

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    Mineral extraction

    Mineral Extraction

    Our raw materials include sand, hard rock and gravel, quarried from our sites across the UK.

    • Safety
    • Restoration
    • Biodiversity
    • Community Engagement
    • Environmental Protection
    • Archaeology
    • Employees
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    Manufacturing

    Manufacturing

    We process our raw materials into asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, blocks and mortar, and guarantee that they are all responsibly sourced.

    • Safety
    • Energy
      efficiency
    • Recycling
      and Reuse
    • Reducing CO2
    • Waste-derived Fuels
    • Transport
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    Products and end uses

    Products and end uses

    Our many products are found everywhere in the built environment, so their sustainable performance really matters.

    • Sustainable products
    • Product performance
    • Quality management
    • Community engagement
    • End uses
    • Responsible sourcing

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Read what our Chief Executive Terry Last has to say about being a responsible and ethical business.

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Our Sustainability Framework

Our Sustainability Framework

Our Framework identifies the key priorities for our business, focusing on four major themes: Sustainable Products, Climate Change, Natural Resources & The Environment, and People & Communities.

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GRI 'A' application level

This report is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3.1 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines at a GRI-checked application level ‘A’.

Read our highlights report

Sustainability performance highlights for 2011/2012.

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2011 HIGHLIGHTS

Sustainability is essential to the way we do business and we continue to improve our performance in key areas.

44%

reduction in workplace injuries (total recordable case frequency rate)


95%

reduction in waste sent to licensed disposal since 2004


15%

reduction in specific energy consumption since 2004


100%

of products certified as responsibly sourced


Sustainable Products

Our materials and products are widely used in everyday life and their effective performance helps our customers meet their own sustainability targets.

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Climate change

Tarmac is responding to the challenge of climate change by proactively adopting new processes, innovating new products and embracing the latest technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of our business.

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Natural Resources & The Environment

We meet the demand for our products in a responsible way, conserving finite resources, managing the environment and enhancing biodiversity in and around our sites.

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People & Communities

People are key to the long-term success of our business. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and developing positive relationships with our neighbours.

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