What Makes Natural Stone Sustainable?
Explore the metrics used to define sustainable production in the dimension stone industry including energy/carbon, land impacts, ingredient transparency, and social responsibility.
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Water
Minimal fresh water used in processing, ensuring good quality of water being released back to the environment
Energy
Energy efficient operations with low carbon impacts
Custody & Transportation
Efficiency of the transportation and handling of stone
Chain of Custody
An unbroken chain of certified organizations from quarry to end user
Chemicals & Materials
Safe management of chemicals within operations and avoidance of Red List chemicals
Excess Materials
Low amounts of excess processed material and solid waste that goes into landfills
Innovation
Promoting continuous improvement and transformation of the industry
Site Management
Site-specific measurement plans to ensure responsible management of environmental impacts
Land Reclamation
Responsible and sustainable reclamation of quarry sites once operations have ceased
Human Health & Safety
Plans to ensure that workers are provided with a safe and healthy work environment
Corporate Governance
Social responsibility through workplace regulations and employee/ community programs
