The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) a five-year, $9.65 million grant to advance the industry’s sustainability.
NSSGA aims to accomplish several goals with the grant, including producing and releasing environmental product declarations (EPDs), establishing guidelines on best management practices to reduce CO2 emissions, and enhancing the industry’s capacity to sequester CO2.
Through the grant, NSSGA intends to provide the industry with tools to transparently report the environmental impacts of aggregate products. Additionally, in collaboration with state associations, universities and other partners, NSSGA aims to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to implement sustainable practices, perform life cycle assessments and produce EPDs.
“Thank you to the EPA and their staff for this important funding,” says Michael Johnson, president and CEO of NSSGA, in a written statement. “We look forward to working together to enhance the transparency and availability of environmental impact data within the aggregates industry. The unwavering support from our members, industry partners and 23 state associations has been instrumental in securing this grant and will be crucial, as we move forward to accomplish the initiatives. This builds on our industry’s robust efforts to be a leader in the carbon solution, as we continually protect the environment and sustainably produce critically needed materials.”
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