Climate Change Data

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