Our Culture Environmental and Social Governance > Our Culture > Environmental and Social Governance KOKOSING SUSTAINABILITY Kokosing Sustainability is our umbrella program of corporate and construction, good sense practices that advances our investment in people, earth, water, air, and energy to better our company, our team members, and our natural environment. Kokosing Sustainability expresses our culture and practices across three areas: management, environment, and community. Kokosing’s 2024 Sustainability Report contains details around our efforts to operate as responsible steward, click here to read more. ENVIRONMENT Kokosing is dedicated to environmental leadership through our team members, our customers, and our actions. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact on the communities where we operate. As part of our comprehensive approach, we: Invest in Continuous Improvement Kokosing actively develops and educates our team members in renewable technologies and best management practices. We provide team members with opportunities for research and development as well as continued education on new environmental products and certifications. We continuously monitor technological advancements to reduce our waste, implement higher efficiency technologies, and protect the natural environment. While these efforts span across every aspect of our business, one major focus area is continuously updating our equipment fleet to improve energy conservation and air quality. Our operators are vital participants in environmental stewardship, both in continuous improvement efforts as well as dedicated practical implementation. Partner with Customers to Support Environmental Goals Kokosing comes alongside our customers to take a vested interest in specific environmental goals. We work with our customers to utilize sustainable principles and building materials. As a well-rounded contractor, our robust experience allows our teams to suggest alternatives to an owner that may reduce the need for equipment hours, improve traffic flow or reduce congestion, or suggest a better product for longer life. Kokosing has built and continues to pursue LEED and Green Build Projects. Promote a Global Sustainable Legacy Kokosing strongly believes when we make choices, they are not just about today, not just about us or our clients; the choices we make will leave a legacy for those who follow us and create new footprints on this earth. Kokosing is committed to taking long-term measures to operate in ways that promotes a legacy of sustainability. As part of this commitment, we prioritize resource management to benefit the environmental life cycle of our projects and materials, such as Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) and recycled concrete aggregates to conserve natural resources. Kokosing produces our own natural aggregates. Our processes are constantly evaluated for possible improvements, such as variable speed drives, emission reduction equipment, emission testing, process improvements, waste streams from our work through reusing or recycling items such as steel, construction lumber, water, and used oil. Team Member Community Kokosing values and respects the unique background, experience, and perspective of each and every team member. As part of our Core Values, our goal is that each team member is heard, valued, and supported as an integral part of our team. As part of our comprehensive approach, we: Take Pride in Our Workforce Kokosing celebrates that we are smarter and more effective together than as a group of individuals. This philosophy describes who we are and that our culture offers team members the opportunity to contribute their personal expertise for their own professional development and for the betterment of the group. To further strengthen our workforce, Kokosing: Collaborates with broad range of organizations, high schools, career centers, and universities to source talent Provides career development programs and internal mobility opportunities Serves on and supports advisory boards that focus on STEM and internship opportunities Provides work/life balance to accommodate team members’ varying needs Maintains Affirmative Action Programs Maintain an Inclusive Culture Inclusion at Kokosing means that we strive to create and maintain an environment in which every team member has a voice and knows the sharing of ideas and perspectives is not just welcome, but expected. Our Operate With Leadership sessions focus on how building trust, through character, competence and connection, within your team helps achieve results. An engaged team is empowered to fully commit to and actively contribute to the team’s goals. To promote a culture of inclusion, Kokosing: Provides leadership and communication skill building and training Offers multiple career development, coaching resources, and tools Leverages multiple feedback channels for team member ideas Conducts team member engagement surveys Participates in national and regional conferences, seminars, and roundtables to ensure best-in-class ideas are integrated into our program Encourages volunteering by giving a helping hand in the communities where we live and work Practices equitable pay across team members and competitive with the industry Support Continuous Education Kokosing provides team members with continuous education opportunities through multiple channels, from structured classes to guest speakers and panel discussions organized by a variety of internal groups. External continuous education opportunities exist through participation in conferences and community partnerships. Involvement with others outside of our organization reinforces current best practices. We are also committed to practical education and involvement opportunities via connection to communities beyond our operations. Our community collaborations are vital to demonstrate our commitment to diversity while helping us understand and respond to diverse community needs. In addition to corporate-level involvement, our team members are encouraged to be involved in the communities in which we work including giving back in ways that provide essential services for families in need, help school children succeed, serve military and veterans groups, and other community involvement opportunities. Culture of Safety Learn More Culture of Learning, Development, and Leadership Learn More Community Involvement Learn More Core Values & Guiding Statement Learn More
KOKOSING SUSTAINABILITY Kokosing Sustainability is our umbrella program of corporate and construction, good sense practices that advances our investment in people, earth, water, air, and energy to better our company, our team members, and our natural environment. Kokosing Sustainability expresses our culture and practices across three areas: management, environment, and community. Kokosing’s 2024 Sustainability Report contains details around our efforts to operate as responsible steward, click here to read more. ENVIRONMENT Kokosing is dedicated to environmental leadership through our team members, our customers, and our actions. We are committed to reducing the environmental impact on the communities where we operate. As part of our comprehensive approach, we: Invest in Continuous Improvement Kokosing actively develops and educates our team members in renewable technologies and best management practices. We provide team members with opportunities for research and development as well as continued education on new environmental products and certifications. We continuously monitor technological advancements to reduce our waste, implement higher efficiency technologies, and protect the natural environment. While these efforts span across every aspect of our business, one major focus area is continuously updating our equipment fleet to improve energy conservation and air quality. Our operators are vital participants in environmental stewardship, both in continuous improvement efforts as well as dedicated practical implementation. Partner with Customers to Support Environmental Goals Kokosing comes alongside our customers to take a vested interest in specific environmental goals. We work with our customers to utilize sustainable principles and building materials. As a well-rounded contractor, our robust experience allows our teams to suggest alternatives to an owner that may reduce the need for equipment hours, improve traffic flow or reduce congestion, or suggest a better product for longer life. Kokosing has built and continues to pursue LEED and Green Build Projects. Promote a Global Sustainable Legacy Kokosing strongly believes when we make choices, they are not just about today, not just about us or our clients; the choices we make will leave a legacy for those who follow us and create new footprints on this earth. Kokosing is committed to taking long-term measures to operate in ways that promotes a legacy of sustainability. As part of this commitment, we prioritize resource management to benefit the environmental life cycle of our projects and materials, such as Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP) and recycled concrete aggregates to conserve natural resources. Kokosing produces our own natural aggregates. Our processes are constantly evaluated for possible improvements, such as variable speed drives, emission reduction equipment, emission testing, process improvements, waste streams from our work through reusing or recycling items such as steel, construction lumber, water, and used oil. Team Member Community Kokosing values and respects the unique background, experience, and perspective of each and every team member. As part of our Core Values, our goal is that each team member is heard, valued, and supported as an integral part of our team. As part of our comprehensive approach, we: Take Pride in Our Workforce Kokosing celebrates that we are smarter and more effective together than as a group of individuals. This philosophy describes who we are and that our culture offers team members the opportunity to contribute their personal expertise for their own professional development and for the betterment of the group. To further strengthen our workforce, Kokosing: Collaborates with broad range of organizations, high schools, career centers, and universities to source talent Provides career development programs and internal mobility opportunities Serves on and supports advisory boards that focus on STEM and internship opportunities Provides work/life balance to accommodate team members’ varying needs Maintains Affirmative Action Programs Maintain an Inclusive Culture Inclusion at Kokosing means that we strive to create and maintain an environment in which every team member has a voice and knows the sharing of ideas and perspectives is not just welcome, but expected. Our Operate With Leadership sessions focus on how building trust, through character, competence and connection, within your team helps achieve results. An engaged team is empowered to fully commit to and actively contribute to the team’s goals. To promote a culture of inclusion, Kokosing: Provides leadership and communication skill building and training Offers multiple career development, coaching resources, and tools Leverages multiple feedback channels for team member ideas Conducts team member engagement surveys Participates in national and regional conferences, seminars, and roundtables to ensure best-in-class ideas are integrated into our program Encourages volunteering by giving a helping hand in the communities where we live and work Practices equitable pay across team members and competitive with the industry Support Continuous Education Kokosing provides team members with continuous education opportunities through multiple channels, from structured classes to guest speakers and panel discussions organized by a variety of internal groups. External continuous education opportunities exist through participation in conferences and community partnerships. Involvement with others outside of our organization reinforces current best practices. We are also committed to practical education and involvement opportunities via connection to communities beyond our operations. Our community collaborations are vital to demonstrate our commitment to diversity while helping us understand and respond to diverse community needs. In addition to corporate-level involvement, our team members are encouraged to be involved in the communities in which we work including giving back in ways that provide essential services for families in need, help school children succeed, serve military and veterans groups, and other community involvement opportunities. Culture of Safety Learn More Culture of Learning, Development, and Leadership Learn More Community Involvement Learn More Core Values & Guiding Statement Learn More