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Gerken Partners With NAPA’s The Road Forward
The initiative aims to reach net zero carbon emissions industry-wide by 2050.
The Gerken Companies is pleased to announce that it has become a partner in The Road Forward, an initiative of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) promoting an industry-wide vision for sustainable communities and commerce.
The Road Forward offers an ambitious goal for the asphalt pavement industry: reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The NAPA endeavor focuses on engaging, educating, and empowering our country’s asphalt community to reduce carbon emissions over the next several decades.
The Road Forward specifies four objectives that represent actions the asphalt pavement industry is undertaking.
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions during asphalt production and construction by 2050.
- Partner with customers to reduce emissions through pavement quality, durability, longevity, and efficiency standards by 2050.
- Develop a net zero materials supply chain by 2050.
- Transition to electricity from renewable energy providers to support net zero carbon electricity generation by 2050 and reduce electrical intensities.
Partners in The Road Forward are NAPA member companies that actively support climate stewardship through financial contributions, leadership, and expertise.
NAPA’s 21-member Climate Stewardship Task Force developed The Road Forward after researching the asphalt industry’s role in sustainability. With countries and industries pledging to attain net zero emissions, NAPA joined the challenge. Susan Witt, Civil Engineer at Gerken, served on NAPA’s task force.
Through its partnership with The Road Forward, Gerken is helping pave the way for implementing reduced carbon emissions solutions. We’re spurring change and protecting the environment by setting an example for other asphalt pavement companies.
“We are grateful to The Gerken Companies for their role in developing and supporting The Road Forward,” remarked NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland. “Gerken’s work has earned numerous Quality in Construction Awards and Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendations, demonstrating that sustainability and performance go hand in hand.”
To learn more about The Road Forward, visit the NAPA website at asphaltpavement.org/climate. Read the news release here.
