Ensuring Responsible Operations at Covia

Rhea-AI Summary

On July 11, 2024, Covia announced its commitment to Responsible Operations, a new material topic derived from their 2023 materiality assessment. This initiative emphasizes minimizing environmental impacts, enhancing community relationships, and proactively addressing operational challenges. Covia has integrated this commitment into its strategic decision-making and daily operations, involving collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and local leaders. Key efforts at facilities include Tunnel City’s reliance on rail transport to reduce emissions and noise, NSO's noise prevention measures, and Chardon’s dust management practices. Overall, Covia aims to continuously improve its environmental and social responsibilities.

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• Covia's Responsible Operations initiative reflects a strong commitment to environmental and social governance, potentially attracting ESG-focused investors.
• Tunnel City facility's focus on rail transport minimizes emissions, noise, and traffic congestion.
• NSO facility's noise reduction measures address community feedback and operational efficiency.
• Chardon facility's dust management practices enhance workplace safety and reduce community nuisance.

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• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / Covia prioritizes responsibility and sustainability in our operations, focusing on environmental and social impacts. "Being a Good Neighbor" has long been a guiding principle at Covia, and, as an outcome of our updated materiality assessment that was completed in 2023, we are introducing Responsible Operations as a new material topic. This is a topic with broad reach and significant impact, and we bring it to life by operating with an unwavering commitment to minimizing environmental impact, fostering community relationships, and proactively addressing challenges. This is What Inspires Us. Our Responsible Operations commitment is integrated into our strategic decision-making, daily operations, collaboration with Team Members and stakeholders, relationships with value chain partners, and engagement with government officials, community leaders, and our neighbors. We are focused on continuous improvement to reduce air emissions, noise, dust, waste, truck traffic, and any other potential negative effects on the communities in which we operate. Team Members at various levels of our organization have clearly defined responsibility for oversight of these issues and our actions.

‘Being a Good Neighbor' in Action

Every Covia facility is expected to follow our "Being a Good Neighbor" commitment. This philosophy has been with us, and our predecessor companies, for over 100 years. Three facilities' exemplary efforts are profiled below.

• Tunnel City: Designing for Responsible Operations When our Tunnel City, Wisconsin, facility opened in 2013, it was planned and developed with a focus on the community. The site was set up to rely only on rail transportation for all finished goods, which has limited emissions, noise, and congestion from truck traffic. The facility was also built below grade, promoting operational efficiency and minimizing the visual impacts of our operations on the surrounding community. A formal semiannual check-in with the community leaders also ensures ongoing dialogue and partnership.

• NSO: Championing Noise Prevention Measures Because of our proximity to the surrounding community, our NSO operation in Ontario, Canada, has implemented several key initiatives to reduce noise levels over the years. Among these efforts is the installation of equipment silencers to dampen the noise produced by heavy machinery. The site also responded to community feedback by changing the backup alarms on its equipment, creating sound that does not travel as far but still adequately signals our Team Members. Additionally, NSO has adjusted its operational practices by reducing rock-breaking hours on weekends and has reduced operating hours on long holiday weekends.

• Chardon: Exemplary Dust Management Practices In 2023, Covia's Chardon, Ohio, facility implemented multiple dust management initiatives that reduce dust exposure for Team Members and mitigate nuisance dust for the community. We employ best-in-class methods such as vacuuming and hosing, and we use dust collection devices in key operational areas such as the screen house, rotary area, and bulk bagging sections.

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SOURCE: Covia

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FAQ

What is Covia’s new material topic announced in July 2024?

Covia announced Responsible Operations as a new material topic in July 2024, focused on minimizing environmental impacts and enhancing community relationships.

What are the key initiatives at Covia’s Tunnel City facility?

The Tunnel City facility uses rail transport for all finished goods to reduce emissions, noise, and traffic congestion.

How has Covia’s NSO facility addressed noise prevention?

Covia’s NSO facility has installed equipment silencers, adjusted backup alarms, and reduced rock-breaking and operating hours on weekends to prevent noise.

What dust management practices has Covia implemented at its Chardon facility?

Covia’s Chardon facility uses vacuuming, hosing, and dust collection devices in key operational areas to manage dust effectively.

How does Covia integrate its Responsible Operations commitment?

Covia integrates its Responsible Operations commitment through strategic decision-making, daily operations, and collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and community leaders.