Sterling Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., has officially published its highly anticipated 2025 Sustainability Report, titled Building Tomorrow Today. This comprehensive report outlines Sterling’s continuous efforts to advance sustainability, enhance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and integrate responsible business practices into its operations. By reinforcing its commitment to corporate responsibility, Sterling underscores its role as a key contributor to sustainable infrastructure development.
CEO Remarks: Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Sterling’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Cutillo, expressed the Company’s unwavering dedication to sustainability in his statement accompanying the report.
“We are proud to play a pivotal role in advancing America’s infrastructure—whether it’s through data centers that support ever-increasing data demand, cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, modern transportation systems that enable mobility, or the homes we live in. The projects we undertake are designed not only to meet the needs of the present but also to create lasting, positive impacts for generations to come.
Our work is about more than construction; it’s about creating a foundation for a sustainable and equitable tomorrow, today.”
Mr. Cutillo emphasized that Sterling’s approach to business is deeply intertwined with sustainability principles. The 2025 report highlights the Company’s sustainability-focused initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and active community engagements. These efforts reinforce the belief that sustainable business practices are not just a responsibility, but a strategic advantage.
“Sustainability lies at the heart of our commitment to protecting our people, our communities, and our environment—this is The Sterling Way,” he concluded.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Sustainability Report
The Building Tomorrow Today report covers a range of topics, including Sterling’s sustainability strategy, achievements over the past year, and future commitments. Key areas of focus include:
1. Environmental Stewardship: Leading with Green Innovation
Sterling is actively implementing environmentally conscious practices in its projects and operations. These include:
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: Implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across construction sites and corporate offices.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Incorporating solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources into large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Sustainable Materials and Construction: Utilizing recycled materials, low-carbon concrete, and advanced engineering techniques to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact.
- Water Conservation Initiatives: Employing smart water management systems and reducing reliance on freshwater resources.
2. Social Responsibility: Investing in People and Communities
Sterling understands that true sustainability goes beyond environmental factors—it also includes fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces, as well as making a positive impact on the communities in which it operates.
- Employee Well-being and Safety: Prioritizing a zero-injury work culture and investing in cutting-edge safety training and equipment.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Implementing policies that promote gender and racial diversity across all levels of the organization.
- Community Engagement and Volunteerism: Supporting local schools, infrastructure development, and community outreach programs.
- Workforce Development: Partnering with trade schools and apprenticeship programs to build the next generation of skilled laborers.
3. Governance and Ethical Leadership
Sterling is committed to upholding strong corporate governance and ethical business practices, ensuring long-term sustainability and accountability.
- Board Oversight of ESG Initiatives: Integrating ESG factors into corporate decision-making at the highest levels.
- Transparent Reporting and Compliance: Adhering to international sustainability reporting standards such as GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board).
- Supply Chain Sustainability: Partnering with suppliers and contractors who adhere to ethical and sustainable business practices.
Sterling’s Business Segments and Their ESG Contributions
Sterling operates through multiple specialized subsidiaries within three primary business segments. Each of these segments is making strides toward a more sustainable and resilient infrastructure landscape in the United States.
1. E-Infrastructure Solutions
This segment focuses on advanced, large-scale site development services for critical infrastructure projects, including:
- Manufacturing facilities
- Data centers
- Large-scale distribution and warehousing centers
- Renewable energy projects (such as solar and wind farms)
Through innovative design and sustainable construction methodologies, Sterling’s E-Infrastructure division is reducing carbon footprints and promoting energy efficiency in industrial development.
2. Transportation Solutions
This segment encompasses infrastructure and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving transportation systems, including:
- Highways, roads, and bridges
- Airports and ports
- Railway and storm drainage systems
Sterling is integrating green building principles into its transportation projects, incorporating permeable pavements, recycled asphalt, and eco-friendly stormwater management systems to reduce environmental impact.
3. Building Solutions
This division provides essential construction services for residential and commercial projects, such as:
- Concrete foundations for single-family and multi-family homes
- Parking structures and elevated slabs
- Plumbing services and land surveying
Sterling is implementing green building certifications and energy-efficient construction techniques to ensure long-term sustainability in residential and commercial real estate.
Sustainability Goals for the Future
As part of its long-term ESG strategy, Sterling has set ambitious sustainability targets for the coming years. These include:
- Achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 through increased use of renewable energy and carbon offset programs.
- Expanding workforce diversity by ensuring at least 40% of leadership positions are held by underrepresented groups by 2030.
- Enhancing waste reduction initiatives, aiming for a 50% reduction in construction waste sent to landfills by 2035.
- Furthering investment in employee development, providing industry-leading upskilling and career advancement opportunities.
The Sterling Way: A Commitment to Building a Better World
At Sterling, sustainability is more than a corporate initiative—it is a core philosophy that guides every aspect of the business. By prioritizing innovation, ethical leadership, and environmental stewardship, Sterling is paving the way for a more resilient and responsible infrastructure industry.
The Company encourages stakeholders, investors, employees, and the public to explore its 2025 Sustainability Report and learn more about the initiatives that are shaping the future of construction and infrastructure development.
