Lehigh Hanson Earns CSC Certification for Concrete Plants

NRMCA Producer member Lehigh Hanson recently achieved Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) certification for its Cadman ready mixed concrete (RMC) plants in Seattle and Bellevue, WA, and for its Hanson Aggregates River Ranch and 67th Avenue RMC plants, both located in metropolitan Phoenix. Lehigh Hanson is the first ready mix producer in the U.S. to achieve CSC certification at the Silver level.

The CSC is the only industry-specific system that certifies the sustainability performance of concrete plants and their supply chains. The responsible sourcing of construction materials is an increasing priority in high-profile construction projects and in public procurement. By creating a certification system for responsible sourcing, the CSC aims to improve transparency of the concrete sector, highlighting the essential role of concrete as a sustainable construction material and be recognized in green building standards. Recently, the USGBC launched the LEED Pilot Credit: Social Equity within the Supply Chain and acknowledged the CSC as an approved program.

As the Regional System Operator (RSO) for the Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) framework in the U.S., NRMCA will build knowledge and facilitate verification for aggregate, cement and concrete companies that wish to pursue a responsible supply chain and CSC certification.

As part of the Build With Strength campaign, NRMCA promotes Strength Through Transparency for member and industry competitiveness in the green building marketplace and the trends toward product and company transparency.

For more information, contact James Bogdan at jbogdan@nrmca.org or 412-420-4138.