Sustainability
Innovating Cement for a Sustainable Tomorrow
CEO MESSAGE
Royal White Cement has been valued as a one of the leading players in the cement and construction materials sector within the United States for the last 25 years.
The success we attained in our operations, originates from principles of being a dependable business partner for our customers and communities In correlation with the Building Materials Industry.
We strive to be the building stone for communities and an essential part of future’s infrastructure.
In order to effectively strive for a brighter future, we trust in our corporate values, conscientious management and continuous modernizations that are set forth with the goal of sustainability.
Operating within a sector with a considerable influence, sustainability is a key factor in our corporate strategies.
Royal White Cement’s main objective is to generate value with a business model that provides consumers with exceptional service and product, while operating in agreement with the environment.
For this intention, in decision making practices regarding our partnerships, products and services, social and environmental expectations are proportionately fundamental to our fiscal performance.
We have set short-term and long-term objectives to lessen the carbon emissions of our operations as a whole. This incorporates decreasing emissions from our operations, as well as the energy expended in running them.
We have made strides to partner with corporations that share our vision in line
with ours for a brighter future.
RWC'S approach to sustainability
At Royal White Cement, sustainability is viewed as an opportunity to create value within an increasingly competitive and ever-evolving economic, eco-friendly, and community-centered landscape. This is supported by proactively anticipating and managing current and future risks and opportunities.
We believe that the rising infrastructure standards needed to support a growing population will continue to drive demand for building materials in the years ahead.
Resource utilization within our industry operates within a circular economy framework, necessitating impactful changes essential for longevity and sustainability. Accordingly, Royal White Cement’s operational objectives include:
- Reducing waste generation
- Increasing resource efficiency
- Decreasing raw material consumption
- Recycling waste
- Lowering energy consumption
Royal White Cement assesses risks related to climate change by employing a multifaceted approach. We actively monitor the effects of global policies and programs, taking action as necessary to align with these developments.
This approach not only shapes our operational methods but also positions Royal White Cement at the forefront of industry transformation.
For short-term objectives, Royal White Cement has outlined the following actions to reduce emissions and energy consumption at our largest U.S. terminals in the first quarters of 2024:
- Transitioning to clean, sustainable energy providers
- Converting forklift fleets to electric-based systems
Responsible Business
Sustainable Value Chains
People & Safety
Climate
RWC'S labor & human right policies
Royal White Cement understands its responsibility in Human Rights and Labor Practices.
We are committed to respecting human rights, including labor rights, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, ethical and lawful practices concerning discrimination, workplace health and safety, freedom of association, collective bargaining, child labor, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labor, and indigenous rights.
We are dedicated to conducting our business activities based on respecting the following human and labor rights:
- Non-discrimination, Anti-harassment, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities: Ensure no discrimination in hiring and employment practices with regard to race, religion, sex, age, physical ability, political opinion, social or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.
- No Harassment: Provide a workplace free from any form of harassment, including verbal, physical, mental, and visual harassment.
- Freedom of Association: Respect employees’ rights to freely associate, organize, and bargain collectively in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Workplace Health and Safety: Provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for every employee, on-site contractor, and service provider.
- No Forced or Child Labor: Do not tolerate any form of forced or child labor.
- Fair Employment Practices: Comply with applicable laws and industry norms on employee pay, work hours, and conditions. Provide fair and competitive compensation commensurate with the employee’s position.
- Human Rights and Labor Due Diligence: Ensure full respect for human and labor rights in all company activities by performing due diligence assessments when necessary and defining corrective actions based on the findings.
- Working Hours: Abide by all local working hour laws, including statutory limits on weekly hours worked. All overtime and/or statutory holiday hours are administered fairly, recorded accurately, paid correctly, and compliant with applicable employment standards legislation.
- Voluntary Employment: We do not use forced or compulsory labor. All employment is voluntary.
- Personal and Professional Development: Foster personal and professional development and encourage employees to balance their work and personal responsibilities.
- Open Dialogue and Resolving Concerns: Encourage employees to raise concerns directly with management and create an environment where open dialogue is the preferred method for resolving issues.