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Bicaz Chei quarry The quarries and ballast pits from which we extract raw materials are valuable habitats for a variety of animals and plant species, including, depending on the area, rare species. That is why, both during and after the completion of extraction procedures, the mining areas are restored and landscaped according to plans developed by specialists and restored to their natural state or prepared for agricultural or forestry use.

We extract valuable deposits only if they can be exploited in an environmentally and economically sound manner. Before making any decision to develop a new quarry or expand an existing one, the company first carries out an extensive approval process in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

In our Fast Track Targets resulting from the 2030 Sustainability Commitments, we set deadlines for the management of extraction sites, limestone, clay, and aggregate quarries. In 2020, 96% of our quarries (23 out of 24*) complied with the HeidelbergCement Group Rehabilitation Standard. This requires plans with well-defined targets and a timetable for reintegrating the quarry into the surrounding landscape. Even if a quarry is still in operation, we rehabilitate those areas that are no longer in use.

Of all extraction sites located within 1km of a protected area, 50% (5 out of 10) have a biodiversity management plan in place.

An environmental impact assessment is carried out for each area before mining operations begin. An important part of this stage is dialogue with interested stakeholder groups such as environmental authorities, nature conservation organisations and local communities. During the extraction period, we encourage all forms of biodiversity promotion and conservation through appropriate biodiversity management measures (such as Biodiversity Management Plans), well-planned extraction operations that continue to create dynamism in the landscape and take into account the breeding season of the area’s wildlife, and through appropriate training programs for quarry staff. All our sites are operated in strict compliance with relevant local and international environmental legislation.

Black mountain goats in the Lespezi quarry area

*it concerns the Feldioara quarry, which is not active, as it does not perform technological operations, and is currently being authorized.

Operations in protected areas

Geographical location Bicaz Chei, Neamt county Baita Craciunesti, Hunedoara county Lespezi – Dobresti, Moroieni commune, Dambovita county

Position from the protected area (in the area, adjacent to the area or containing parts of the protected area) or from the high biodiversity value area outside protected areas

Operation type (administrative headquarters, manufacturing or production facility or quarry)

Site 1 Site 2 Site 3

at the border of Cheile Bicazului - Hasmas National Park ROSCI0027 at the border of the Magurile Baitei protected area ROSCI0110 at the border of the Bucegi Natural Park ROSCI0013 - part of the limestone transport route by conveyor belts is on the grounds of the Park

Extraction quarry Extraction quarry Extraction quarry

Size of operational site in km2 (or other unit as appropriate) 40 ha

Biodiversity value characterised by the characteristics of the protected area or high biodiversity value area outside the protected areas (terrestrial, freshwater or marine ecosystem)

Biodiversity value characterised by protected area status (e.g. IUCN categories for protected area management, Ramsar Convention, national legislation) The quarry has a Biodiversity Management Plan, in addition the biodiversity in and around the quarry has been investigated through several projects in the Quarry Life competition.

national legislation 25 ha 57 ha

Biodiversity in and around the quarry has been investigated in several projects in the Quarry Life competition The quarry has a Biodiversity Management Plan, in addition the biodiversity in and around the quarry has been investigated through several projects in the Quarry Life competition.

national legislation national legislation

Operations in protected areas

Geographical location

Position from the protected area (in the area, adjacent to the area or containing parts of the protected area) or from the high biodiversity value area outside protected areas

Operation type (administrative headquarters, manufacturing or production facility or quarry)

Site 1

southwest

Site 2

south

Site 3

east

Site 4

centre

Site 5

east

in a protected area in a protected area in a protected area in a protected area in a protected area

Quarry Ballast pit Quarry Quarry Ballast pit

Size of operational site in km2 (or other unit as appropriate) 0.17 0.736 0.22 0.06 1.69

Biodiversity value characterised by the characteristics of the protected area or high biodiversity value area outside the protected areas (terrestrial, freshwater or marine ecosystem)

Biodiversity value characterised by protected area status (e.g. IUCN categories for protected area management, Ramsar Convention, national legislation) national legislation national legislation national legislation national legislation national legislation

ROSCI0129 ROSPA0106 ROSPA0040/ROSCI0012 ROSPA0073 ROSPA0082 ROSPA0071/ROSCI0162

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