SA WOMANS PEOPLE'S CHOICE SHINE AWARD WINNER 2022

Then... 22 horses taking a 30-ton steel mill to the Brighton cement works.

transforming the heavy industry sector for a low carbon economy. They also share an annual progress report, updating the public on their performance against their targets in an annual Sustainability Report.iv “As a hard-to-abate industry, the challenges of achieving net zero will require future investment in technology and partnerships,” said Brett. “In 2021 we increased the use of refuse derived fuel (RDF) as an alternative fuel source at Birkenhead, with the substitution rate increased from 28% to 35%. Our target is up 50% alternative fuel by 2024.”

Congratulations CCF SA's Director of Industry Engagement, Melissa Ekberg, for winning the 2022 SA Woman Australia People’s Choice Shine Award!

Melissa commenced her career in the civil industry over 20 years ago working for civil construction contractors and has been a part of several significant projects in SA. Melissa's understanding of small business and the importance of a pipeline of work for contractors and the supply chain is invaluable, and her experience and knowledge With so many exciting plans in place and a forward-thinking mentality at the helm, it seems that Adbri, and Adelaide Brighton Cement, are unstoppable when it comes to longevity and innovation in business. Proudly keeping the tradition of high quality, locally manufactured cement alive and viable, it is not surprising that Adelaide Brighton has notched up 140 years in business. And with sustainability at the forefront of their future ambitions, it could be very reasonably assumed that the company has another 140 years in them. To find out more about the history of Adelaide Brighton Cement and its current and future projects go to adelaidebrighton.com.au or contact them on (08) 8300 0520.

i https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/ ABC/02560806.pdf ii https://adelaidebrighton.com.au/who-we-are/ about-us/

iii https://www.adbri.com.au/sustainability/netzero/

iv https://www.adbri.com.au/wp-content/ uploads/2022/02/2021-Sustainability-Reportextract-from-2021-Annual-Report.pdf

Today, Adbri supplies bulk and bagged cement from its Birkenhead and Angaston manufacturing facilities

MELISSA EKBERG, CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION (SA)

enables her to support local civil contractors across all levels of their business.

Melissa's passion for the civil contracting sector is second to none, dedicated to supporting, promoting, and protecting the interests of civil contractors through South Australia. Join us in congratulating Melissa on this welldeserved award!