Aggregates Europe – UEPG participated in the Strategic Co-ordination Group (SCG) meeting of the Common Implementation Strategy (CIS) for the Water Framework Directive at the European Commission.
From the roads we drive on to the buildings we live and work in, aggregates are everywhere—often unnoticed. They shape our cities, support our infrastructure, and play a role in the products we use every day.
Watch this video to see how aggregates are the backbone of modern life!
Great discussions at the Aggregates Europe - UEPG Respirable Crystalline Silica Working Group meeting at our Brussels office! Collaborating to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, analysing data, and sharing best practices in the industry. #HealthAndSafety#SustainableAggregates
The Aggregates Europe - UEPG Better Implementation and Regulatory Enforcement Task Force meeting addressed current and new EU initiatives intending to reduce the administrative burden for companies and streamline reporting requirements on sustainability.
🌍 Did you know that aggregates are the foundation of almost everything we use daily? From the roads we travel on to the homes we live in, these essential materials are at the heart of construction and development.
How can we ensure a sustainable, competitive Europe while supporting vital industries like raw material extraction? The proposed Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive (SML) raises important questions—and we believe there must be a balanced path forward.
We held the Board Assembly at the Aggregates Europe – UEPG office, where we delved into key updates and strategic discussions. Reports from our committees and task forces covered health & safety, economic and environmental initiatives, technical developments, and PR efforts.
Aggregates Europe – UEPG participated at the NEPSI IN ACTION Closing Conference in Brussels. This event marked a milestone in efforts to prevent exposure to respirable crystalline silica at work, showcasing the outcomes of seminars across Europe.
This afternoon, the Health and Safety Committee held an important meeting, led by Chair César Luaces Frades and Committee Secretary Manon Grafé Grafe. We discussed key topics related to health and safety in the aggregates industry.
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Today, we held the Technical Committee Meeting, welcoming three distinguished guests: Otto Linher, Senior Expert, and Hannah Widemann from Unit F.1. REACH, DG GROW, along with Andrej Kobe from DG ENV, European Comission. 🏛️
This afternoon’s Environment Committee meeting in Brussels, chaired by William de Lumley and joined by our new Committee Secretary, Miquel Paris Coderch, brought insightful discussions on critical issues shaping Europe’s environmental future.
📢 The Aggregates Europe - UEPG Economic Committee held a productive session this morning, focusing on key priorities for our members in the aggregates industry. We were joined PedroFaria as a guest speaker from @EFRAG_Org , presenting on sustainability reporting standards.