environment
Environmental
At Arcosa, we believe we can play a role in addressing the global climate challenge through our established, environmentally-friendly product lines and strategic management of energy consumption and water conservation. We remain dedicated to developing and implementing initiatives to support reduction efforts, which we anticipate will ultimately lead to direct climate improvement, improved financial returns, and organizational resilience.
A major energy source for Arcosa’s Natural and Recycled Aggregates business is fuel for our heavy haul equipment. We continue to monitor and evaluate electrification options and are hopeful for technological advancements in that space over the long-term. In the meantime, we look for alternative measures to move product, such as conveyor lines that have been installed at some facilities, but in many cases, haul trucks are the practicable solution. To manage and positively impact equipment-related emissions, our teams evaluate and plan for replacements to newer, more fuel-efficient equipment in line with replacement cycles. Our Houston, Texas-based Recycled Aggregates business works with the State of Texas to secure funding to support our equipment replacement plan. Under the program, the state aims to remove outdated vehicles and equipment from roads, job sites, and fields with the goal of cutting emissions and reducing impacts on the environment. Each year Arcosa plants participate in the program and the equipment we replace contributes to improved fuel economy and overall emissions reductions in the business unit.
