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Puccini Blue
Developed by John Vis (Commercial Director of Carrieres du Hainaut) and Chris Vermorken (Legal and Operational Advisor) with the help of Elisa Frenay (Group Marketing Lead), Puccini Blue is a revolutionary new way to maximise quarry yield by making the fault lines of products a distinctive and highly desirable feature through resin technology. Material that once had to be separated due to natural fault lines and therefore producing less yield, can now be processed to ensure structural integrity of the fault lines to maximise not only the yield, but the aesthetic product offering so desirable to our customers.
Nordkalk Next
A product offering where at least 33% of the material used is reusable material, own or external, that is not used or is considered waste. Further, 33% of energy used in production is fossil free. This is considered as per energy content.
Nordkalk Complete
A product offering where 100% of the material used is material, own or external, that is not used or is considered waste. CO2 neutral scope 1 and scope 2.
Sustainable Products
We are proud to be working in collaboration with a series of partners on the development of products that promote sustainability, such as the EcoTile, that creates spaces within the fabric of our cities and towns in which multiple species can survive and thrive, and where humans can interact and engage safely with nature. Initial trials showed that a multitude of species settled where they were expected to, and in the design features – the multispecies design works.
In 2023, Nordkalk introduced seven innovative, sustainable products and solutions across a diverse range of applications. A brand-new range of fossil-free products was launched in Ignaberga, Sweden, marking a significant step forward in the company's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, more efficient soil improvement products specifically designed for agricultural purposes were developed for the Swedish market. In the construction sector, Nordkalk developed two novel fillers: an ultrafine product aimed at reducing the use of cement and additives in plasters, and another product designed to minimise the bitumen content in roofing materials.
Our People and PepTalk
The way in which companies measure the “S” in ESG or their social impact has a significant effect on the wellbeing of their employees, the wider community and the organisation's stakeholders. The significance of measuring and reporting social risks and impacts is underscored by the presence of social inequalities and the necessity for a transition to a sustainable economy. Prioritising employee wellbeing and the internal culture of organisations is becoming increasingly important in today’s society and are essential metrics for the “S” in the ESG strategy as employee wellbeing is central to an organisation’s social performance.
In 2023 SigmaRoc incorporated PepTalk into its UK ESG strategy to enhance employee engagement and well- being. PepTalk provides a data-led engagement platform to improve psychological safety, enhance employee morale and reduce attrition. The integration of PepTalk aligns with
their commitment to enhancing employee wellbeing and contributes to a positive corporate culture.
PepTalk supports our Social Responsibility strategy as follows:
• Employee Wellbeing: providing a safe, inclusive workplace and offering a tool such as PepTalk’s platform and program that can help in delivering regular training and development opportunities to foster professional growth.
• Employee Satisfaction & Feedback: measurement of employee satisfaction and the success of wellbeing initiatives.
• 100% reach: modern technology enables a dispersed team to stay connected through a wide range of content- led program and actions plans that are designed to support team connection and engagement.
• Expert-led Wellbeing and Culture Calendar: rolling wellbeing and culture content calendar, designed in partnership with industry experts and thought leaders that enables employees to perform at their best.
• Team Building Initiatives: customised competitions across wellness and activity designed to drive employee connection and collaboration.
• Behavioural Change Programs: behavioural change programs and interventions for managers and team members to address potential inhibitors to engagement and promote learning and skill building.
• Leadership Tools: supporting managers to work on building psychological safety, trust and authenticity with their teams.
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Launch of Puccini Blue in Marmomac