GRI G4 Index

Tarmac’s 2016 Sustainability Report is prepared in accordance with the GRI G4 Sustainability Guidelines at a core level. The table below lists the GRI – G4 reference indicators, gives a brief summary of the indicator requirement and highlights where the information may be found.

 

General Standard Disclosures Page ref / Comment / Omissions
Strategy and Analysis
G4-1 Statement from most senior decision maker Message from our Senior Vice President’s
Organisational profile
G4-3 Name of the organisation About us
G4-4 Primary brands, products and services About us
G4-5 Location of organisation’s head office About us
G4-6 Countries of operation About us
G4-7 Nature of ownership and legal form About us
G4-8 Markets served About us
G4-9 Scale of organisation About us
G4-10 Employees by type, gender and region Gender breakdown by business unit

Aggregates and Asphalt: male 84%, female 16%
Readymix Concrete: male 83%, female 17%
Cement and Lime: male 90%, female 10%
Contracting: male 93%, female 7%
Building Products: male 79%, female 21%
Functions: male 50%, female 50%

Gender breakdown for permanent and temporary staff

Permanent: male 85%, female 15%
Temporary: male 16%, female 84%

Gender breakdown for full- and part-time employees

Full time: male 86%, female 14%
Part time: male 14%, female 86%

There are no significant or seasonal variations in Tarmac’s employee numbers. The work carried out by Tarmac is not performed by a substantial proportion of employees recognised as self-employed.
G4-11 Employees covered by bargaining agreements 55% of Tarmac employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
G4-12 Description of the supply chain Sustainable supply chain

Tarmac has a supply chain of around 6,000 vendors procuring products, services and constituent materials. Of the products, services and materials we buy, 98% of our spend is with UK suppliers, with the majority of materials sourced through our own internal, vertical supply chain. The remaining 2% of our procurement is spent with suppliers outside of the UK.

Constituent materials include aggregates, cement, bitumen and mixtures. Services include plant maintenance, welding and construction services; products include energy (electricity, coal, gas and liquid fuels), heavy plant and construction equipment etc. All our products are certified as responsibly sourced to BES 6001 and constituent materials are traceable to source. Procurement category managers have aligned their processes to BS 8903.
G4-13 Significant changes during the reporting period About us

Economic value
G4-14 Precautionary approach or principle Climate change

Environmental stewardship

Governance and ethics
G4-15 External charters Health and safety

Community involvement

Climate change

Environmental stewardship

Economic value

Communication

Sustainable supply chain

Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-16 Membership of associations Communication

 

General Standard Disclosures Page ref / Comment / Omissions
Identified material aspects and boundaries
G4-17 List of entities included in the organisations financial statements About our report
G4-18 Process for defining report content and aspect boundaries About our report

Our sustainability strategy
G4-19 List of material aspects Our sustainability strategy
PEOPLE:  Heath and safety, Our people, Community involvementPLANET: Climate change, Environmental Stewardship, Resource efficiency.PERFORMANCE: Economic value, Governance and ethics and communicationSOLUTIONS: Sustainable supply, Innovation and quality and Sustainable Construction
G4-20 Internal aspect boundaries See G4-19 above
G4-21 External aspect boundaries See G4-19 above
G4-22 Restatements of information In 2016 we reported that our overall reduction in carbon emissions was 27%. This figure was incorrect. CO2 process emissions from the chemical reaction of limestone in clinker manufacture were omitted. Actual performance was a 23% reduction in CO2 per tonne against 1990.
G4-23 Scope or aspect boundary changes About us

In 2016 Tarmac acquired 11 readymix plants concrete plants following the merger of Breedon and Hope Construction Materials Limited.
Stakeholder engagement
G4-24 Stakeholder groups engaged Our sustainability strategy
G4-25 Basis for identification of stakeholders We identify our stakeholders based on the people and groups that we as a business affect and interact with during our business activities.
G4-26 Approach to stakeholder engagement Our sustainability strategy

Communication

We engage with our stakeholders relevant to business need. We engage with our people, communities, customers and suppliers on a daily basis.
G4-27 Topics raised by stakeholders Message from our Senior Vice President’s

Message from our External Sustainability Panel

Health and safety

Our people

Community involvement

Communication

Sustainable supply chain

Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
Report profile
G4-28 Reporting period About our report
G4-29 Date of most recent report About our report
G4-30 Reporting cycle About our report
G4-31 Contact point About our report
G4-32 GRI content index About our report
G4-33 External assurance This report did not receive external assurance

 

General Standard Disclosures Page ref / Comment / Omissions
Governance
G4-34 Governance structure Governance and ethics
Ethics and Integrity
G4-56 Values and code of conduct Governance and ethics
CATEGORY Economic
Aspect: Economic performance
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Performance

Economic value

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed About us

Economic value

Community involvement
G4-EC2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organisations activities due to climate change Planet

Climate change

Innovation and quality
Aspect: Indirect economic impacts
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Performance

Economic value

Our sustainability strategy

Community involvement

Communication
G4-EC7 Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services Economic value

Community involvement
G4-EC8 Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts Performance

Economic value

Our sustainability strategy

Community involvement
Aspect: Procurement Practices
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Sustainable supply chain
G4-EC9 Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation Economic value

Sustainable supply chain
CATEGORY: Environmental
Aspect: Materials
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Climate change

Resource efficiency

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN1 Materials used by weight or volume Resource efficiency

Total volume of materials from non-renewable source = 57.7 million

tonnes (this figure includes primary aggregates cement and lime)

Total volume of renewable materials during period = 8.8 million tonnes (this figure includes recycled construction demolition waste, use of recycled and secondary aggregates, e.g. recycled asphalt planning, slag aggregates and waste-derived fuels.
G4-EN2 Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials Climate change

Resource efficiency

The percentage of recycled materials in our products can vary between 0% to 100%. This is largely dependent on customer specification. We have set corporate targets to increase the percentage of recycled materials (as standard) to 20% in asphalt (18.8% in 2016) and readymix concrete to 25% (currently <1%) by 2020.
Aspect: Energy
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Climate change

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN3 Energy consumption within the organisation Climate change

Energy use by source (GJ)

Energy use by source (GJ) %
Coal 3,654,000 24.56%
Electricity 1,721,084 11.57%
Waste-derived fuel (WDF) 1,703,000 11.44%
Natural gas 3,673,892 24.69%
Gas oil 1,915,627 12.87%
Petcoke 783,000 5.26%
Processed fuel oil (PFO) 617,291 4.15%
Kerosene 264,559 1.78%
Marine diesel 273,576 1.84%
LPG 274,826 1.85%
Total 14,880,855 100%
G4-EN6 Reduction of energy consumption Climate change
Aspect: Water
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Resource efficiency

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN8 Total water withdrawal by source Resource efficiency
G4-EN9 Water sources significantly affected by water withdrawal Resource efficiency

Water abstraction is a regulated process governed by a licence granted by the relevant regulator. Sustainability of the source is checked before granting the water licence. There are no water bodies at risk from our operations or abstraction.
G4-EN10 Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused Resource efficiency

A significant percentage of the water abstracted is simply moved from one place to another and not used. We capture rainwater for recycling in ponds and lagoons on site and this accounts for approximately 4% of our overall water consumption.
Aspect: Biodiversity
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Environmental stewardship

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN11 Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas. Environmental stewardship

We have 93 operational locations that are within or adjacent to (i.e.within 500m) areas that are sensitive sites or sites of high biodiversity subject to UK designated status. The sites are identified at a local level and are covered by site biodiversity management plans and planning permissions etc. Designated sites include: Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), National Parks, Special Protection Areas (SPAs), RAMSAR Sites, National Nature Reserves (NNRs), Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
G4-EN12 Description of significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity in protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas. Environmental stewardship
G4-EN13 Habitats protected or restored Environmental stewardship
Aspect: Emissions
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Climate change

Resource efficiency

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN15 Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) Climate change

Scope 1 emissions: 2.28 m tonnes/CO2e (81%)

Direct emissions that arise from our use of fuel and process emissions. The chosen baseline year for emissions data is 1990.
G4-EN16 Energy indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2) Climate change

Scope 2 emissions: 244,250  tonnes/CO2e (8.7%)

The chosen baseline year for emissions data is 1990.
G4-EN17 Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3) Climate change

Scope 3 emissions: 281,765 tonnes/CO2e (10.3%)

The chosen baseline year for emissions data is 1990.
GA-EN18 Greenhouse gas emission intensity Climate change
GA-EN19 Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Climate change

23.5% reduction in CO2e per tonne of product compared to 1990

baseline. This reduction includes direct and indirect emissions.
GA-EN21 NOx, SOx and other significant air emissions Environmental stewardship.

Data in this section includes particulate processes for cement and

lime production – no volatile organic compounds. The other parts of

the business are governed by permits whereby particulate matter has set limits.
Aspect: Effluent and waste
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Resource efficiency

Our sustainability strategy
G4-EN23 Total weight of waste by type and disposal method Resource efficiency

Waste disposal figures are provided by site staff. The method of

disposal is determined by the location of the site and opportunities for recycling in the area etc. Much of our waste is recycled back into the products we manufacture. We are also working with our waste

management contractors Biffa and Veolia to look at ways to achieve

our zero waste to landfill commitment.

 

General Standard Disclosures Page ref / Comment / Omissions
Aspect: Products and services
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Solutions

Our Sustainability strategy

Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-EN27 Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-EN28 Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category Resource efficiency
Aspect: Compliance
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Governance and ethics
G4-EN29 Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for noncompliance with environmental laws and regulations There were no fines or prosecutions during the reporting period.
Aspect: Supplier environmental assessment
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Sustainable supply chain

We have a CRH Business Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct which aim to promote ‘fair trading’. All products and services required by the business are tendered openly and suppliers are required to meet specific performance requirements, e.g. safety and health, and environmental. Tenders are managed by a Category Manager who holds

regular meetings with the supplier during the contract period. We are a partner of the supply chain sustainability school which promotes sustainable business practices within the UK construction sector. As part of our transition to BS 8903 a ‘heat map’ exercise (risk assessment) is carried out on all product categories. This process helps to identify potential negative impacts. Negative impacts are considered as part of the decision to award contracts and are discussed with suppliers as part of the supplier relationship management process. Once a contract is awarded the Category Manager reviews performance(including feedback from the site team) at regular intervals, and meets with the supplier to discuss these. For potential negative issues, an improvement plan will be developed and reviewed at the next meeting with the Category Manager. Failure to make improvements or meet Tarmac requirements, including those in our Code of Conduct, may result in the contract being terminated – this will be at the discretion of the Category Manager in discussion with the Director of Procurement.

In 2016, 98% of our supply chain spend was with local suppliers in the UK.
G4-EN32 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Sustainable supply chain

All suppliers must complete our vendor questionnaire which includes

environment, safety and health and quality questions.
CATEGORY: SOCIAL

SUB CATEGORY: LABOUR PRACTICES AND DECENT WORK
Aspect: Employment
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Our People

Sustainability strategy
G4-LA2 Benefits provided to full time employees hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region. All employees have access to the same types of employee benefit
Aspect: Labour / Management relations
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Our People

Sustainability strategy
G4-LA4 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes, including whether these are specified in collective agreements The minimum notice period regarding operational changes is the UK

statutory consultation period of 90 days.
Aspect: Occupational health and safety
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Health and safety

Sustainability strategy
G4-LA8 Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions There are no formal agreements with trade unions above or beyond UK statutory law.
Aspect: Diversity and equal opportunity
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Our People

Sustainability strategy
G4-LA12 Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per employee category according to gender, age group, minority group membership and other indicators of diversity. Our People
Tarmac Executive Committee
Total number: 9
Gender profile: 100% male
Age profile: >30: 0, 30–50: 3, <50: 3Age profile of workforce
<30: 1,259 (Aggregates and Asphalt: 478; Readymix Concrete: 164;
Cement and Lime: 157; Contracting: 178; Building Products: 182;
Functions: 100)
30–39: 1545 (Aggregates and Asphalt: 479; Readymix Concrete: 207;
Cement and Lime: 228; Contracting: 262; Building Products: 173;
Functions:196)
40–49: 1818 (Aggregates and Asphalt: 590; Readymix Concrete: 232;
Cement and Lime: 234; Contracting: 374; Building Products: 238;
Functions:150)
50–59: 2004 (Aggregates and Asphalt: 706; Readymix Concrete:208;
Cement and Lime:322; Contracting: 432; Building Products: 229;
Functions: 100)
>60: 616  (Aggregates and Asphalt: 268; Readymix Concrete: 43;
Cement and Lime: 94; Contracting: 124; Building Products: 67;
Functions: 20)
Gender profile of workforce
Aggregates and Asphalt: male 84%, female 16%
Readymix Concrete: male 83%, female 17%
Cement and Lime: male 90%, female 10%
Contracting: male 93%, female 7%
Building Products: male 79%, female 21%
Functions: male 50%  female 40%

 

General Standard Disclosures Page ref / Comment / Omissions
Aspect: Supplier assessment for labour practices
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Sustainable supply chain
G4-LA14 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labour practice criteria Sustainable supply chain

All suppliers must complete our vendor questionnaire which includes

environment, safety and health and quality questions.
Aspect: Supplier human rights assessment
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Sustainable supply chain
G4-HR10 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria Sustainable supply chain
SUB CATEGORY: SOCIETY
Aspect: Local communities
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Community involvement

Communication

Our sustainability strategy
G4-SO1 Percentage of operations with implemented community engagement impact assessments and development programmes Community involvement
Aspect: Anti corruption
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Governance and ethics
G4-SO4 Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures Governance and ethics
G4-SO5 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken No incidents of corruption reported during the 2016 period.
Aspect: Anti competitive behaviour
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Governance and ethics
G4-SO7 Total number of legal actions for anti competitive behaviour, anti trust and monoply practices and their outcomes There were no legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, or monopoly practices during the 2016 reporting period.
Aspect: Supplier assessment for impacts on society
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Sustainable supply chain
G4-SO9 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society Sustainable supply chain

All suppliers must complete a vendor questionnaire which includes, health and safety, environment and quality questions.
SUB CATEGORY: PRODUCT RESPONSIBILITY
Aspect: Customer Health and safety
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-PR2 Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services during their life cycle, by type of outcomes There were no incidents of non-compliance concerning the safety and health impacts of our products and services during their life cycle.
Aspect: Product and service labelling
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-PR3 Type of product and service information required by the organisations procedures for product and service information and labelling and percentage of significant product and service categories subject to such information requirements Information about the type of product and service information that is required by our procedures is covered by our material safety data sheets found here: Material Safety Datasheets
G4-PR4 Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning product and service information and labelling, by type of outcomes There were no incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labelling.
Aspect: Compliance
G4-DMA Disclosure on management approach Innovation and quality

Sustainable construction
G4-PR9 Monetary value of significant fines or non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services There were no incidents of non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services.