Liberty Tire Recycling | 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 13 ESG AT LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING Stakeholder Communication At Liberty Tire Recycling, we recognize the importance of transparent communication as our sustainability efforts evolve. Our Senior Vice President of Sustainability leads the charge in sharing our ESG goals and progress both internally and externally. Internal Communication To keep our employees informed and engaged, we utilize a multi-channel approach. Weekly leadership calls, led by our CEO, ensure alignment on company vision, ESG goals, and operational strategies. Monthly newsletters, text messages, and bilingual posters (English and Spanish) provide regular updates on company news, achievements, and ESG initiatives. Site-level meetings foster a culture of inclusion, enabling all employees to contribute to our ongoing progress. Community and Customer Engagement We actively engage with local communities through regular communication with leaders, participation in community meetings, and support for cleanups and tire amnesty days. We also keep our customers informed about our sustainability efforts through direct communication, reporting, and face-to-face meetings. This ongoing collaboration helps define our strategic priorities and creates mutually beneficial growth opportunities. Executive and Investor Communication We provide bi-weekly ESG updates to our Executive Team and quarterly reports to our Board of Directors and our private equity owners, Energy Capital Partners (ECP). This ensures that ESG priorities remain central to our operations. ECP’s annual comprehensive review of our sustainability performance reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and long-term adherence to ESG principles. These communication channels allow us to share our progress, address challenges, and collaborate on future strategies, ensuring our investors are informed and engaged. By fostering transparent communication with all stakeholders, Liberty Tire Recycling strives to build trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to sustainability. Industry Associations and Memberships Liberty Tire Recycling actively participates in numerous national and local trade associations, reflecting the breadth of our business. We encourage employee engagement in industry organizations that are relevant to our operations. National Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), formerly known as the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Recycled Rubber Coalition (RRC) Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Synthetic Turf Council (STC) Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) Tire Industry Association (TIA) Regional Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Association Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC)
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