Journey to Carbon Neutral

Unilock introduced paving stones to North America in 1972 as a new alternate to asphalt and poured concrete. In the 1990’s we introduced permeable paving systems that have since become a best management practice for flood mitigation and environmental stewardship.

At the same time we also began to supplement the cement content in our concrete design with Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) such as slag. Over time, our mix design has evolved to include more SCM cement alternatives that are byproducts of other industries.

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Carbon Neutrality

As we continue our journey to the goal of carbon neutrality, we have increased our efforts to collect and disclose information, including, in 2019, the publication of our Health Product Declarations, and now with our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Current Initiatives:

We can substitute up to 55% of the cement in our concrete mix design with Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs)
On-site concrete waste is recycled
Some facilities have installed Solar Panels (shown below from Rittman OH)
Some of our packaging/labels are made of recycled material
We are experimenting with EV forklifts
Water in production is treated and recycled for reuse at many production plants
We are utilizing chemical technologies to facilitate the curing of concrete with less dependence on fossil fuels
All Catalogs and Product Resource Guides are printed on FSC compliant paper ensuring they are sourced from responsibly managed forests.
We have calculated the carbon footprint of our entire company! Plans are under way to implement strategic updates and improvements that will reduce our future impact.

New! EcoTerra™

Explore a greener era in hardscaping with EcoTerra™. This award-winning paver technology boasts a 100% cement-free face-mix, contributing to a reduction in CO2 by up to 15%.

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Solar Panels at Rittman Ohio

In 2022, Unilock Ohio completed a two-phase project to install solar panels at the Rittman manufacturing facility. By harnessing the power of the sun, we are now able to provide electricity for the facility reducing the need to draw from the local power grid. Solar energy is one of the cleanest and most abundant sources of renewable energy.

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Take-Back Program in Ontario

Our Plastic Take-Back Program helps to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability by offering a convenient way for individuals and businesses to return used plastic materials. Instead of sending plastics to landfills or incineration facilities, we collect them, return them to our supplier who will wash and shred for processing to make new product packing

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Future Initiatives

We continue to take on more projects and initiatives that will layer sustainability into the fabric of our organization. As we move forward, we will be able to leverage the results and measure our improvements with ongoing assessments and analysis at all our locations to successfully meet our carbon neutral objective.

Sustainability Statement

Unilock is committed to becoming a carbon neutral company. We have implemented initiatives that continue to minimize our use of fossil fuels, recycle and harvest water, and replace cement in our products with supplementary cementitious materials while manufacturing the highest quality product.

By working towards carbon neutrality and making our products and our company more sustainable, we will be able to build a legacy of beautiful landscapes that enhance our lives, our health and our environment.

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(GBB) provides a user-friendly, auditable platform for sustainability management, that includes benchmarking, and certification. GBB simplifies sustainability efforts by helping us identify starting points, track progress, and accelerate impact. Real-time scoring, dynamic certification badges allow us to share progress and accomplishments, enhancing transparency, credibility and workforce unity.

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Unilock Report 2023