Network USA Recognizes Granite Sustainability Manager Raven Adams for Championing Sustainable Development Goal
July 06 2023 - 4:30PM
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.
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