Aggregate Industries Recognized for Environmental Action

Aggregate Industries North Central Region has been named “Environmental Company of the Year” by Great River Greening, a Twin Cities-area non-profit regional leader for community-based ecological design and restoration. Aggregate Industries North Central Region, based in Eagan, Minn., employs approximately 750 people and was chosen to receive this award because of its commitment to the community and environment.

The company has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS), which enables it to identify and control the environmental impact of its activities and products. The company has also pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Climate Leaders program and its recent partnership with Cool Climate Concrete.

The development of Aggregate Industries Guide to LEED Certification and its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council are also examples of its commitment to sustainability, according to a news release from the company.

Aggregate Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Holcim Ltd. and is a producer of aggregate-based construction materials in the U.S. and U.K.

More information is available at www.aggregate-us.com.