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Our Journey to Net-Zero

Sustainability is about all of us, working together. It is more than just the concrete we pour or the vehicles in our fleet. There is not one silver bullet to getting to net-zero, it requires looking at everything we do and setting targets to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in everything from operations, services, transportation, our products, and overall energy consumption. Learn More About CarbonSense

Our Main Focus

People

Our people make the difference. We know that our people are our greatest asset and make up the culture that sets us apart. It is a priority that we continuously pour into the coworkers who make up Ozinga so that we can better serve our customers and communities.

Environment

At Ozinga, we believe we are meant to be stewards of what we’ve been entrusted with. We want our communities to be better because we were here, and make a positive impact for generations to come.

Safety

Our safety policies, procedures, and behaviors are designed and implemented to protect what is most important so that we can live out our purpose as individuals and as an organization.

Innovation

We believe in being forward-thinking and lifelong learners. Our teams at Ozinga are constantly looking at new emerging technologies, trends, and new materials to help us reach our sustainability goals.

Our CarbonSense® Solution

With a goal of lowering embodied carbon emissions for the construction industry, Ozinga developed a family of more sustainable building materials for a variety of applications.

CarbonSense Ready Mix
CarbonSense Aggregates
CarbonSense Cement

Our Numbers Speak for Themselves

487,910

Metric tons of CO2 Saved since 2018

217

equipment vehicles running on natural gas

30%

Reduction in overall energy usage since 2018

Safety

We cannot contribute to a more sustainable future in construction without prioritizing safety in everything we do. At Ozinga, we prioritize safety rules and regulations to keep our most important assets, our people, safe at work. By integrating the proper safety measures, we can have a greater impact for generations to come.

Working together to lower CO2 Emissions

Cement makes up 8-9% of the total greenhouse emissions contributed by construction materials. Together, we can work towards net-zero goals for a more sustainable future.

We Have the Tools to Help You

The journey to net-zero starts with measuring what you manage. Use the free tools below to help add up the materials needed for your next project.

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Research and Development

Full time Ozinga engineers are constantly working to develop custom and highly specialized products and solutions in an AASHTO and CCRL-certified research and development lab.

Testing and QC

Ozinga’s team of engineers and scientists develop, analyze and experiment with specialized products and solutions in a controlled environment.

Lab Services

Our lab technicians and research engineers perform various tests including strength & compression, shrinkage cracking, thermal requirements, set times, and more.

Innovation

Ozinga resources allow us to develop mix designs with lower embodied carbon emissions, helping customers find the right solution for their net-zero goals.

Plant Efficiency and Energy Reduction

Ozinga’s commitment to net-zero goes beyond the building materials. Since 2018, Ozinga has reduced its energy intensity by more than 30%. This includes looking at all equipment, operations, and facilities to identify opportunities for energy saving improvements including: