Sustainability

We believe that sustainability is the key to future development. We believe that ethical business practices and environmental responsibility can contribute to global efforts to limit the negative impacts of climate change. For KERACLAY, sustainability is not only a commitment, but also an opportunity to develop innovation, grow, and motivate other companies to adopt an environmentally friendly approach.

One of the cornerstones of our strategy is the consistent monitoring and evaluation of our carbon footprint. KERACLAY regularly monitors not only the environmental impact of its own operations, but also the impact of the products it markets. Its approach is based on several key principles:

  • Reducing environmental impact: The company is constantly looking for new ways to reduce emissions, use energy efficiently, recycle materials, and implement energy-saving measures in production. Another significant step is the extensive investment in the implementation of a photovoltaic power plant.
  • Supporting local communities: KERACLAY works closely with regional communities and invests in projects that improve the quality of life in the areas where it operates.
  • Innovation and technological development: The company's products and technologies are designed with an emphasis on minimal impact on nature and long-term benefits for customers.

With this approach, we strive not only to reduce our environmental impact, but also to achieve long-term development and set a positive example for others.

Land reclamation and restoration

The main goal in creating new landscapes through reclamation is to restore the landscape system so that agricultural areas, forests, watercourses, and reservoirs once again become part of productive and socially useful land use. Although our interventions in the landscape are not as extensive as those of other quarries, we demonstrate the ability to use natural resources efficiently while preserving a diverse and habitable environment for future generations.

Even before mining begins, rock and soil layers are surveyed. Those parts that are suitable for reclamation are stored separately for later use. Spoil tips are formed during their creation with stability and the planned form of reclamation in mind. Reclamation is therefore not just a step following mining, but is part of the planning from the very beginning and influences the mining method itself. To secure funds for reclamation, we create a statutory reserve in a restricted bank account – which was not common during the socialist era, when quarries were state-owned enterprises.

Scope and costs of completed landscape reclamation

Reclaimed area Reclamation and remediation costs (CZK) Area size (ha)
Nehvizdy 16 449 388 42,25