Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Cost-effectiveness

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced construction time, leading to decreased emissions from vehicles due to shorter detour times.
• Utilized recyclable steel, reducing waste and promoting circular economy principles.

Social Achievements

• Improved infrastructure for the community, enhancing safety and accessibility.
• Created local jobs through the use of local crews and contractors.

Governance Achievements

• Successfully secured funding from state and local sources for the project.
• Implemented an innovative bridge design, demonstrating a commitment to efficient and sustainable infrastructure development.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Structurally deficient bridge requiring replacement.
• Limited funding for bridge replacement projects.
• Need to protect Indiana bats and long-eared bats during construction.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adopted an innovative and cost-effective PBTG bridge design.
• Secured funding from state and local sources.
• Implemented on-site tree removal before construction to protect bat habitats.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Selection of Valmont Structures as fabricator and White Construction as general contractor.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The project contributes to sustainable infrastructure development and improved community access.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Press Brake Tub Girder (PBTG) bridge