Sully-Miller Contracting Co.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (Summer 2023)
Reporting Period: Summer 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Safety
- Community Engagement
- Employee Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Recycled 244,000 tons of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in 2022 (20.9% of total asphalt production)
- Produced 67,500 tons of Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) in 2022, recycling the equivalent of 135,000 passenger tires
- Recycled and marketed 163,000 tons of Concrete and Asphalt into roadbase (CMB) in 2022
- Purchased five Ford Lightnings, all-electric pickup trucks, and installed EV stations
- Switched the entire fleet to renewable fuel, projecting a reduction of 5,139.6 metric tons of tCO2eq annually
Social Achievements
- Partnered with a Domestic Abuse shelter in Victorville
- Provided scholarships and sponsored “Cookies with Santa” in Irwindale
- Partnered with a local food bank in Inglewood
- Partnered with iFoster to develop a program providing opportunities for Foster Kids
- Hosted a 100th-year anniversary family fun day at Knott's Berry Farm
- Celebrated Women in Construction Week with a jobsite tour
Governance Achievements
- Updated 5-Year Strategic Plan focusing on "Better Together" strategy
- Achieved world-class safety status in 2022 with the best safety record for all of Colas
- Received the 2022 North American Safety Challenge Award
- Received a 2022 Quality in Construction Award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Schedule conflicts, longer hours, and resource shortages
- Impact of rainy weather and cool temperatures on financial performance in early 2023
- Profitability impacted by a few legacy projects
- Agency specifications limiting the use of RAP
- Shortage of paving materials on Rte. 18 project
Mitigation Strategies
- Additional focus and planning to ensure safe work practices, quality service, and profitability
- Optimizing haul from Olive Pit and strategic actions for trucking and receiving material at Pit 2
- Working through Industry Associations and Technical Committees to modify Agency Specifications
- Implementing additional traffic control measures on Rte. 18 project
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 Quality in Construction Award (NAPA)
- 2022 North American Safety Challenge Award