{"id":14869,"date":"2024-01-05T00:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esgtoday.com\/?p=14869"},"modified":"2024-01-05T00:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T00:30:00","slug":"granite-recognized-as-one-of-newsweeks-americas-most-responsible-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esgtoday.com\/granite-recognized-as-one-of-newsweeks-americas-most-responsible-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Granite Recognized as One of Newsweek\u2019s America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WATSONVILLE, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&#038;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graniteconstruction.com&#038;esheet=53871340&#038;newsitemid=20240104300327&#038;lan=en-US&#038;anchor=Granite&#038;index=1&#038;md5=0289adbe40bfbf4631b0597a1b5d841f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">Granite<\/a> (NYSE:GVA) has been listed by Newsweek as one of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies in 2024. This recognition is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on December 6th, 2023.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20240104300327\/en\/662198\/5\/Granite-Logo-Color.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20240104300327\/en\/662198\/21\/Granite-Logo-Color.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20240104300327\/en\/662198\/5\/Granite-Logo-Color.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20240104300327\/en\/662198\/22\/Granite-Logo-Color.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nGranite ranked 56th overall out of 600 companies that were identified as America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies, and fifth in its industry. The initial analysis focused on the top 2000 public companies by revenue and banks and insurance companies with total assets exceeding $50 billion.<\/p>\n<p>\nAmerica\u2019s Most Responsible Companies ranking focuses on a holistic view of corporate social responsibility (CSR) that considers all three pillars of ESG: Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance. The analysis is based on two metrics:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">KPI research:<\/span><\/b> The KPI research formed the first part of the detailed analysis. Over 30 KPIs have been researched for the top 2,000 public companies by revenue with headquarters in the USA.<\/li>\n<li>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">Public Survey:<\/span><\/b> The survey constituted the second part of a detailed analysis aimed at evaluating the CSR reputation of companies. 17,000 US residents participated. Respondents were instructed to choose companies they were familiar with and then assess the companies\u2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance, both in general and specific aspects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\u201cWe are honored by this recognition, which underscores the impact of our continued focus on initiatives to engage stakeholders, enhance sustainability governance and performance, and guide our industry toward a more resilient trajectory,\u201d said Kyle Larkin, Granite CEO. \u201cThis award is a testament to our commitment to positive change and responsible leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>About Granite<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nGranite is America\u2019s Infrastructure Company\u2122. 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\u2019s 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 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fgranite-construction&#038;esheet=53871340&#038;newsitemid=20240104300327&#038;lan=en-US&#038;anchor=LinkedIn&#038;index=2&#038;md5=c7b83a9b83e0aa5feab09b5fa14db1b0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/granite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">X<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgraniteconstruction&#038;esheet=53871340&#038;newsitemid=20240104300327&#038;lan=en-US&#038;anchor=Facebook&#038;index=3&#038;md5=79e6520caa298ac88e2983af29396945\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgraniteconstruction%2F&#038;esheet=53871340&#038;newsitemid=20240104300327&#038;lan=en-US&#038;anchor=Instagram&#038;index=4&#038;md5=112708a5c1784afeeb24c0e0b0eb55a7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" shape=\"rect\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <b>Contacts<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>\n<i>Media<\/i><br \/>Erin Kuhlman 831-768-4111<br \/>\n<br \/><i>Investors<\/i><br \/>Wenjun Xu &#8211; 831-761-7861<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-14869\" data-postid=\"14869\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-14869 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WATSONVILLE, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been listed by Newsweek as one of America\u2019s Most Responsible Companies in 2024. This recognition is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on December 6th, 2023. 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