Liberty Tire Recycling | 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report 14 ESG AT LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING Driving ESG Responsibility into Our Business Sustainability Integration At Liberty Tire Recycling, sustainability is not just an aspiration but a core element of our operations. We’re driving change through enhanced internal communication, integrating sustainability goals into daily operations, and empowering our team to lead this transformation. Leadership Commitment Our CEO champions ESG integration, encouraging all employees to embed sustainability into their daily work. To demonstrate this commitment, we’ve incorporated safety and sustainability targets into performancebased bonuses for managers and ESG team members. Tools and Training We offer monthly webinars on topics like energy efficiency, fleet management, environmental compliance, and compressed air management to plant and operations management. To track progress and collect data, we developed an internal ESG webpage housing resources and metrics. Additionally, we use Watchwire by Tango, a cloud-based energy and sustainability management solution for carbon accounting and energy utility management, providing site leaders with real-time data analytics to monitor, measure and track their visibility into costs, environmental footprint, and energy performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration Responsibility for ESG extends beyond our dedicated team. We’ve empowered individuals across departments to drive positive change: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): Develops policies, procedures and training to provide a safe working environment and ensure adherence to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Human Resources: Promotes equitable hiring practices and fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce. General Managers: Implement site-level sustainability and safety measures. Sales: Develops new markets and products from recycled tire materials. Transportation: Optimizes routes for fuel efficiency and safety. Environmental Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulations and policies. Customer Service: Fosters customer satisfaction through transparent communication and ethical practices. Education and Empowerment We prioritize educating and inspiring our employees about the impact of their roles on our sustainability mission. In late 2022, we provided ESG materials to employees’ homes, fostering pride in our environmental, social, and community contributions. In 2023, we released a video highlighting various roles and their connection to sustainability. (See the “Driving a Greener Tomorrow Video” on the Sustainability page on our website at libertytire.com/sustainability.) To further empower our team, we challenged each of our 56 sites to plan their own initiatives to achieve four sustainability goals. This approach allowed for local, meaningful projects, including volunteering, environmental cleanups, and donations. Site-specific results are detailed in the “Individual Site Goals” section of this report. By working together, we’re building a more sustainable future for Liberty Tire Recycling and the communities we serve.
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