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Granite Publishes Annual Sustainability Report<\/b><\/p>\n

WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nOn Tuesday, May 9, Granite (NYSE:GVA) published its 2022 Sustainability Report<\/a>, highlighting the company\u2019s advancement on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. \u201cSustainability is central to the purpose of our business as we seek to provide infrastructure solutions that support more prosperous and resilient communities,\u201d says Granite President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle Larkin. \u201cAs we look ahead, I feel strongly that our long-term success requires a continued focus on our core value of sustainability. Our goal is to leverage our sustainability program to win work, gain a competitive advantage, and provide value to our clients, investors, employees, and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nThe report also serves as Granite\u2019s Communication on Progress as a participant in the United Nations Global Compact<\/a>. Granite utilizes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to inform its reporting, strategy, and initiatives. The report is aligned with standard sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. Granite has selected industry-specific metrics that align with stakeholder expectations and reflect material impacts relevant to its operations.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe theme of this Sustainability Report\u2014Leveraging Strength, Building Resilience<\/i>\u2014reflects our intent to leverage the strength of our client relationships, community connections, and home market strategy to be the contractor of choice for building resilient infrastructure projects designed to help society thrive in the face of future challenges,\u201d explains Sustainability Lead Raven Adams. \u201cThis report reflects significant progress in advancing our sustainability efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nIn addition to providing progress updates on sustainability objectives, the report also reviews the company\u2019s efforts in key areas, including safety, diversity and inclusion, community involvement, ethics and compliance, and infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n

\nHighlights from the 2022 report include:<\/p>\n