Safety First at Covia: A Commitment to Health and Well-Being

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Covia, a company committed to safety and health, has reported progress on its safety initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3. Key achievements in 2023 include:

1. A decrease in the all-incidence rate to 0.95, showing annual improvement since 2021.
2. A 36% reduction in job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica since 2022.

These improvements were driven by strategic initiatives, investments in training, and strengthening of Safety and Health teams. Covia's comprehensive approach is outlined in its Safety and Health Management System (SHMS), which includes policy statements, legal information, rules, procedures, and training requirements. The company's efforts are supported by various policies and programs, including the Safety and Health Manual and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

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• All-incidence rate decreased to 0.95 in 2023, showing annual improvement since 2021
• 36% reduction in job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica since 2022
• Investments in measures and capital projects to improve dust control at mining and processing sites
• Strengthened Safety and Health teams through hiring and development of talented personnel

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 6, 2024 / At Covia, Safety First is a core value that is embedded into our culture and mindset throughout the organization. Ensuring the safety, health, and security of our Team Members, customers, business partners, and communities remains paramount in all we do.

To further commit to Safety First and to achieve outstanding safety performance and foster continuous improvement, we have established targets aligned with United Nations Sustain able Development Goals (UN SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Target: Achieve year-over-year improvement in all incidence rate for Team Members in support of our Safety First value and priorities. The ultimate goal, of course, is zero injuries.

2023 Progress: We drove meaningful progress in our year-over-year performance through several strategic initiatives and investments to reinforce our culture of shared responsibility and accountability at all levels of the organization. We continued to prioritize company-wide awareness through refreshed and innovative training. Additionally, we strengthened our Safety and Health teams by investing in hiring and developing talented people at various levels and locations, ensuring each site has appropriate and effective resources to reinforce our safety programs.

As a result of these efforts, our all-incidence rate decreased to 0.95 in 2023, representing an annual improvement each year since 2021 (our baseline year).

Target: Achieve year-over-year reduction in the number of job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica, through the Hierarchy of Controls, which can be found on page 35 of Covia's 2023 ESG report.

2023 Progress: We continued to invest in measures and capital projects focused on improving dust control at our mining and processing sites. As a result, we reduced the number of job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica to nine by the end of the year, a reduction of 36% since 2022. We define potentially overexposed as having greater than 25% probability of exceeding our internal respirable silica exposure limit, which is more stringent than regulatory requirements. This represents an improvement each year since 2021 (our baseline year).

Our comprehensive approach is outlined in our Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).

Key elements of our SHMS include:

• Policy statement

• Legal and regulatory information and records

• Rules and procedures

• Details regarding specific safety and health programs

• Training requirements

• Safety awards

• Contractor safety program

• Protective and preventive measures

Lastly, our efforts are supported by various policies, programs, and procedures including our Safety and Health Manual, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Supplier Code of Conduct, and regular Team Member training and engagement. For more information about Safety and Health at Covia, visit https://www.coviacorp.com/esg/positive-social-impact/.

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SOURCE: Covia

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FAQ

What was Covia's (CVIA) all-incidence rate in 2023?

Covia's all-incidence rate decreased to 0.95 in 2023, showing annual improvement since 2021.

How much did Covia (CVIA) reduce job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica in 2023?

Covia reduced the number of job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica by 36% since 2022, with only nine positions remaining at the end of 2023.

What are the key elements of Covia's (CVIA) Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)?

Covia's SHMS includes policy statements, legal and regulatory information, rules and procedures, safety and health programs, training requirements, safety awards, contractor safety programs, and protective and preventive measures.

How does Covia (CVIA) align its safety targets with UN Sustainable Development Goals?

Covia aligns its safety targets with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, aiming for year-over-year improvement in all incidence rates and reduction in job positions potentially overexposed to respirable silica.