Local Community
Performance indicator
Percentage of relevant sites that have community liaison
activities
The sectors within the concrete industry are active in local
communities to maintain positive ralations, through formal liaison
groups and community initiatives.
Many production sites in the concrete supply chain are situated
on industrial parks or are physically shielded (by geography) from
local communities. The industry recognises the importance of
mitigating any potentially adverse affects from, for example,
transport movements and noise.
The industry sectors regularly engage iwth local schools to
support teachers with initiatives that encourage engagement with
local wildlife, health and safety issues and support science and
geography classes. This activity is intended to create an
understanding of the importance of local industries and the role
the products play in their own lives.
In addition, the cement and aggregates sectors welcomed over
20,500 visitors to its sites in 2010.
The industry continues to promote best practice and explore
additional indicators to reflect local community engagement.
Further information on the local
community indicator can be found in the full
report.