Environment

Tarmac aims to achieve world-class performance in environmental practice and minimise the
environmental impact of all its operations, preventing pollution and striving for continual improvement
in its environmental performance whilst working towards more sustainable operating practices.

At Tarmac, protection of the environment is a line management responsibility of prime importance. The
management of each business is responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are made for the fulfilment of this policy and for monitoring its implementation and effectiveness.

In order to achieve these aims and targets the company will:

- Meet and, where possible, exceed applicable legal requirements, regulations and standards of the country of operation
- Minimise adverse environmental impacts on air, water, land and people, arising from our operations and
products throughout their life cycle
- Identify, assess and manage environmental risk
- Demonstrate the efficient use of natural resources, seeking opportunities to minimise waste and to re-use or
recycle materials
- Make a positive contribution to biodiversity by active stewardship of land
- Contribute to people’s culture and heritage through archaeological exploration
- Work in partnership with local communities and be a responsible neighbour
- Work to improve the standards of the sectors in which the company operates
- Enhance environmental awareness of employees through structured training
- Encourage the adoption of sound environmental principles amongst contractors, suppliers and customers alike
- Respond positively to the environmental developments in each business area by working with all stakeholders
- Report and review the environmental impact of the businesses' operations and progress in achieving targets
- Allocate adequate resources to fulfil this policy.