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Network USA Recognizes Granite Sustainability Manager Raven Adams for Championing Sustainable Development Goal
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Granite Sustainability Manager Raven Adams has been recognized as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network USA. Adams has led Granite Construction's sustainability program, making it an industry leader in transparency and reporting. She will compete in the Global Round for the title of 2023 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer.
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Granite Sustainability Manager Raven Adams has been recognized as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer by the UN Global Compact Network USA. This recognition reflects Granite's dedication to sustainability and positions the company as a leader in the industry. Adams' leadership has helped turn Granite's sustainability program into an award-winning initiative. She will now compete in the Global Round for the title of 2023 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer, which could further enhance the company's reputation and attract positive attention from investors.
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WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Granite (NYSE:GVA) Sustainability Manager Raven Adams was recognized by the UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA) as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer — a business leader who is championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Raven was chosen from a network of more than 1,000 entities from across the US.
Since 2019, Raven Adams has led the sustainability program at Granite Construction, one of the largest civil infrastructure companies in the United States. In that time, she has turned the program into an award-winning industry leader in transparency, reporting, and governance. She is a frequent speaker at industry and sustainability conferences, sharing a unique perspective on sustainability influenced by her education and experience in psychology and natural resources law. Adams received her BA in Psychology and Neuroscience from Colby College and her JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, with a focus on environmental and natural resources law. She has been recognized as a Rocky Mountain Mineral Law scholar, an ENR California Top Young Professional, and a Diligent Modern Governance 100 ESG, Diversity & Climate Trailblazer.
“Industry has a critical role to play in creating a more sustainable future, and this award reflects Granite’s dedication to engaging in some of the biggest challenges of our time,” said Granite Sustainability Manager, Raven Adams. “I’m honored to receive this recognition and grateful for the opportunity to lead Granite’s efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.”
“Raven continues to shine as the leader of our Sustainability program at Granite,” said Granite President and CEO, Kyle Larkin. “In turn, her efforts continue to position Granite as the sustainability leader in our industry.”
Network USA will celebrate Raven during an awards ceremony at its flagship conference, SDG Summit USA, during the UN General Assembly on September 20th. As the winner of the Local Round, she will now compete in the Global Round along with other candidates for the title of 2023 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers. The global winners will be announced this September 2023 during the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit.
“We are pleased to honor Raven as the 2023 USA SDG Pioneer,” said Adam Roy Gordon, Network USA Executive Director. “Her achievements in embedding the SDGs in her day-to-day work inspire us all to reimagine the potential of business in creating enduring positive change within their environments.”
About Granite
Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About UN Global Compact Network USA
The UN Global Compact Network USA is the Local Network chapter of the United Nations Global Compact. As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact calls for companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the collective global impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.
Who is Raven Adams and what is her role at Granite?
Raven Adams is the Sustainability Manager at Granite Construction, one of the largest civil infrastructure companies in the United States. She has led the company's sustainability program, making it an industry leader in transparency and reporting.
What is the UN Global Compact Network USA and why is their recognition important?
The UN Global Compact Network USA is an initiative that encourages businesses to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. Their recognition of Raven Adams as a 2023 USA SDG Pioneer highlights her achievements in championing the Sustainable Development Goals and positions Granite Construction as a leader in sustainability.
What is the significance of Adams competing in the Global Round for the title of 2023 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer?
Competing in the Global Round gives Adams and Granite Construction the opportunity to further showcase their sustainability efforts on a global stage. Winning the title could attract positive attention from investors and enhance the company's reputation as a sustainability leader in the industry.
When will the global winners of the UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers be announced?
The global winners of the UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers will be announced in September 2023 during the UN Global Compact Leaders' Summit.
since 1922, granite has continued a long-standing commitment to our clients at the private, local, state, and federal level, providing award-winning infrastructure and heavy civil construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway and bridge construction. granite continues to be an industry pioneer in alternative project delivery (design-build, cmar/cmgc, best value) establishing true partnerships with both the owner and designer to guarantee a cohesive project team. granite constructs approximately $800 million of apdm projects annually, and has completed over $12 billion in alternative procurement projects in the last decade. headquartered in watsonville, ca, granite construction, inc is publicly traded on the new york stock exchange (nyse: gva). disclaimer regarding official "granite" job postings: all open positions available with granite construction inc., and its subsidiary companies, are available to apply on www.graniteconstruction.com/car
