Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Statement from the President

Refractory Construction Services Co., LLC (“RCS”) is focused on offering our clients superior project results, accomplished through professional project planning, execution, and monitoring. We operate with the understanding that a well-developed plan is crucial to successful project execution. RCS considers immediate, efficiently coordinated responses to unplanned/emergency work to be equally important. We have established a safety culture in which safe work practices are kept at the forefront of our employees’ mindset. By investing in each and every employee through indoctrination, training, and incentivizing, we have built a workforce that is empowered to take responsibility for themselves, their fellow workers, and the environment in which they work. RCS has assembled a management team consisting of experienced project managers and supervisors, all carrying industry certifications.

Building on a solid foundation of proven project methodologies, combined with a perpetual drive for excellence, RCS is committed to continue providing industrial services that set the benchmark for customer expectations while always taking into consideration the impact on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).

Chris Lanclos / President

Operating Responsibility

RCS commits to work in ways that take into account ESG considerations. Our goal is to have every key strategic and operational decision we make contribute positively to all stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, the environment and society at large.

As such, we commit to provide resources, expertise and support for expanded ESG practices to our employees. We commit to continually monitor ESG impacts and implement best practices.

We are believers that companies participating in ESG initiatives generate long-term successful business partners. We commit to leverage our resources in support of ESG to generate positive relationships with our employees, customers, vendors, etc.

Environmental and Sustainability

Preserving the environment is inherent to our mission and vital to improving global health. The natural resources we all rely on, such as clean air and water, sustain life and are the building blocks of thriving communities. We are working to reduce the environmental footprint of our business. From awareness of carbon impact to total regulatory compliance, we insist on a commitment to environmental responsibility for all operations.

Some examples of how RCS reduced the overall energy use, energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

• RCS has reduced its vehicle fleet by 39% since 2018. As a result, hundreds of thousands of miles less traveled and hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel saved. Hundreds of thousands of tons of vehicle emissions avoided.
• RCS has reduced sq. footage and facilities in the past few years. This results in less impact on the environment due to less heating and cooling requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Refractory Construction Services Co., LLC to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Refractory Construction Services Co., LLC prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.