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In fact, we have made significant capital investments at our   WATER MANAGEMENT  GRANTS AID COMPANY
 two cement plants over the past several years to modernize
 the operations and improve their energy efficiency.  We use water for production, maintenance activities,   IN REDUCING EMISSIONS
 environmental controls and reclamation. We recognize that
 In contrast to our aggregates and targeted downstream   water availability is critical to the future of our communities
 businesses, the majority of emissions that occur during   and our operations. We also recognize that our diversion   MOBILE EQUIPMENT INVESTMENTS LEAD TO BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS
 cement production occur during the production of clinker,    and discharge of water into the environment impacts
 a major constituent of cement. Clinker is produced within   our communities and the ecosystem. We are committed
 kilns, where limestone and other materials are “cooked”   to responsible and efficient water management and
 at high temperatures. During the “cooking” process,   continuously seek opportunities to use renewable and
 which requires the combustion of fuel, the limestone is   recycled sources. As with our Greenhouse Gas Emissions   Martin Marietta makes prudent investments in new    Reed has further noted the TERP grants provide benefits
 decarbonized. Fuel combustion and decarbonization of   strategy, we invest in new processes and technologies   mobile equipment units because these machines    that extend far beyond Martin Marietta.
 limestone are the primary sources of Scope 1 emissions.    following appropriate testing.  offer a variety of benefits, including reduced emissions.
          These investments have helped Martin Marietta improve    “TERP perfectly illustrates how state agencies and industry
 In this report, we have provided baseline data related to   its Scope 1 emissions financial performance ratio   can work together to clean up our environment,” he said.
 the Scope 1 emissions of our aggregates and targeted   consistently over the past three years.  “The program provides tremendous value for us, but more
 downstream businesses. That said, we are committed to   WASTE MANAGEMENT   importantly, it provides tremendous value for the people
 providing baseline data related to Scope 1 emissions of    We are committed to improving resource efficiency through   When planning these mobile fleet purchases, management   of Texas.”
 our total business in the 2019 Sustainability Report.  reuse, recovery and/or recycling of waste materials in our   often partners with state agencies and others who are
 businesses. We dispose of waste using safe and responsible   also committed to preserving our environment and   “TERP perfectly illustrates how state
          improving air quality. For example, in the Southwest
 methods.                                                                  agencies and industry can work together
 BIODIVERSITY  Aggregates Division, Vice President of Operations Services   to clean up our environment.”
 Specifically, our cement business provides an opportunity   Jason Reed has noted the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
 We own or lease significant land holdings on which we   to partner with our communities to convert waste to   (TERP) program has done much to help Martin Marietta
 operate our businesses and recognize these facilities may   fuel. We are currently investing in a system that will allow   do its part to improve the state’s air quality.  The following charts demonstrate the Scope 1
 impact local ecosystems and biodiversity. We are committed  us to increase our alternative fuel substitution rate. We   emissions, in tons, and the financial performance ratio of
 to minimizing operational impacts on biodiversity. Further,   will report on the results of this investment in our 2019   Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental   our aggregates and targeted downstream businesses. These
 our environmental management practices consider   Sustainability Report.    Quality, TERP is designed to assist companies in limiting   emissions are principally the result of diesel fuel consumed
 the relevant ecosystem throughout the lifecycle of an   their emissions near metropolitan areas like Dallas,   by off-road and on-road vehicles.
 operation, including reclamation.  Houston, San Antonio and Austin. Among the program’s
          key offerings are grants that companies can use to replace
          older equipment with newer, more energy-efficient models.


 Storing and regulating water are                     Scope 1 Emissions (in tons) 1
 important components of the  600                 Aggregates and Targeted Downstream Businesses
 water management practices in  600
                   500
 our communities. Built structures,  500  468                    479                           502
 such as dams, play a critical role,  400  468                   479                           502
                   300
 providing a reliable supply of  400
 water for irrigation, industrial use  Tons of Scope 1    Emissions (x 1,000)  300
                   200
 and hydroelectricity in many of  200
                   100
 these communities. Our products  100 0
 are critical for the construction of  0  2016                    2017                         2018
 these dams.                        2016                          2017                         2018


                                            Scope 1 Emissions  Financial Performance Ratio
                                                             1
                  200
                  200
            Scope 1 Emissions   (in tons) / $M in product    and services revenue  150  157.6  154.4  151.1
                  150
                                                                154.4
                                   157.6
                                                                                              151.1
                  100
                  100
                   50
                   50
                    0
                    0              2016                          2017                          2018
                                   2016                          2017                          2018
             Tons of Emission/$M in revenue
          1 Scope 1 Emissions = Direct emissions, less transportation and international operations.
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