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National
Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Environmental Eagle Award |
Operated by Vulcan
Materials Company, the Cherokee Quarry in Alabama was awarded the
National Stone Sand and Gravel Association’s 2003 Silver Environmental
Eagle Award. The Environmental Eagle Award was created in 1992 to
provide national recognition for aggregate-producing companies actively
contributing to the maintenance of the environment in and around their
operations, as evidenced by a corporate commitment to the full use of
environmental controls and systems.
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Cherokee Quarry is also the recipient of the NSSGA Showplace Award, and is
involved in the Adopt-a-School program with Cherokee Elementary. Products
produced at the quarry include agricultural lime, asphalt aggregate, chemical
stone, concrete aggregate, and manufactured sand.
Vulcan Materials Company and the
Cherokee Quarry believe that:
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Social responsibility efforts
at Vulcan are focused upon four areas: Community Involvement, Environmental
Stewardship, Safety and Health, and Product Usage.
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Community Involvement ensures
we help strengthen the communities that support our facilities and provide
us with employees.
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Environmental Stewardship
preserves the quality of life for future generations while providing
products to enhance the quality of life for the present generation.
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Safety and Health programs
are fundamental in ensuring the health and well being of our workers and
neighbors.
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Product Usage reflects our
determination to manufacture quality products in a responsible manner that
adds value to society.
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