Positive Social Impact

Through the dedication of Covia team members across our operations, we have built a determined organization that is guided by our values and united under our shared belief in the power of long-term partnerships. Every day, we strive to foster a culture of performance and accountability — one in which we all understand the important role we play in ensuring a bright and sustainable future for our company, our customers, and our communities.

Ensure the Safety and Health of Team Members

Our ongoing commitment to excellent safety performance and continuous improvement is reflected in our safety and health targets. Our efforts and commitments align with UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Target: Achieve year-over-year improvement in all-incidence rate for team members in support of our Safety value and priorities; the ultimate goal is zero injuries.

2025 Progress: We continued to emphasize our commitment to safety through structured training and programs in 2025. Our all-incidence rate decreased to 0.78 in 2025, down from 0.89 in 2024. We compare this to the industry definition of anything below 1.0 being world-class safety performance.

Target: Achieve year-over-year reduction in the number of job positions potentially overexposed to respirable crystalline silica, through the Hierarchy of Controls

2025 Progress: We continued to invest in measures and capital projects focused on improving dust control at our mining and processing sites. In 2025, the number of job positions potentially overexposed to respirable crystalline silica was 6 compared to 13 in 2024. Please see Safety, Heath, and Security section of the report for more information.

Foster an Inclusive Culture Where Everyone Feels Valued and Engaged

In 2024, we continued our ongoing commitment to enhance inclusion, diversity, and Team Member engagement throughout our organization, supporting UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Target: Ensure 100% of employees have access to tailored learning resources by offering structured development programs for specific roles, expanding leadership development for current and future leaders, and providing personalized learning opportunities to meet employees where they are in their developmental journey and assist them in getting where they aspire to be in the future

2025 Progress: Training hours per team member was 3.5 hours in 2025 and we provided new content in our professional development library each month.

Digital kiosks were installed at all US/Canada operations sites in 2025, giving hourly team members access to our learning management system as well as our company resources such as our intranet, HR information system, and more.

Target: Enhance employee engagement by continuously evaluating and improving existing programs to meet evolving needs, while introducing new initiatives as necessary to foster a dynamic and supportive work environment

2025 Progress: We held our first leadership retreat in early 2025, a chance for the company’s top leaders to concentrate together on Covia’s strategy, business, and culture.

Support Our Communities

Our community investment targets, which align with UN SDGs 3: Good Health and Well-Being; 4: Quality Education; 10: Reduced Inequalities; and 15: Life on Land, continue to encourage contributions and active volunteerism across the organization, helping to build a bright future for all.

Target: Donate $10 million in funds through The Covia Foundation, which focuses on improving education, the environment, health and wellness, and social equality by supporting initiatives in the communities in which we operate

2025 Progress: Through The Covia Foundation, we donated almost $661,000 across our communities in 2025. In total, our donations since our baseline represent 49% of our goal of $10 million in contributions by 2030.

Target: Contribute 50,000 paid or personal volunteer hours in communities where we live and work.

2025 Progress: Our team members collectively volunteered 7,500 hours in 2025. In total, employee volunteer hours since our baseline year represent 99% of our goal of 50,000 hours by 2030.

Expand Sustainable Product Offerings

We remain committed to further ingraining sustainability into our business model and services, and our targets align with UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Target: Expand the number and reach of our products that have environmental and social benefits

2025 Progress: We opened our new state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Concord, North Carolina in 2025. This Center will be home to our product development and innovation activities and will enhance our ability to explore, design, and test new products.

Highlights That Inspire

Emergency Preparedness at Work: Covia Teams Lead the Way

Every year, Covia holds a company-wide Safety Day, setting aside time at every site to focus on safety topics and renew our commitment to living the Life-Saving Rules. The theme of 2025’s Safety Day, Emergency Preparedness, served as a reminder that safety goes beyond prevention — it’s about being ready to respond. Across Covia sites, team members embraced this mindset through hands-on activities.

Here are a few examples:

At the Emmett Plant, employees participated in a mock medical emergency drill, fire extinguisher training, and a bloodborne pathogen exercise using gloves and red paint to simulate contamination.
The team at the Tuscaloosa site did a plant walkthrough to identify hazards and concerns, and wrapped up the day with an evacuation route review — specifically addressing scenarios like a train blocking the tracks and a tornado drill.
And at the Troy Grove and Wedron Resin sites, team members received a full day of impactful training, including plant inspections, fire extinguisher demos, fall protection and rescue planning — complete with a homemade rescue dummy named “Rescue Plan Stan.” These efforts, along with AED demonstrations and evacuation route planning, highlight Covia’s commitment to ensuring every team member is equipped to act quickly and confidently in any emergency.

Internship Program

Covia welcomed 12 interns to a 10-week summer program, providing them with opportunities relevant to their respective interests, including marketing, engineering, operations, and other functional roles. The students worked, learned, and made their mark at multiple sites, broadening their professional journeys by discovering new talents. Interns were involved in projects and included in meetings best suited to their career paths, enhancing their development in technical and operational skills. The program not only aided in the interns’ growth but also provided Covia’s leadership with moments of inspiration and the opportunity to listen and learn from the next generation.

2025 Covia Excellence Awards

At our Covia Leadership Bootcamp in March 2026, we were pleased to recognize our 2025 Excellence Award winners in person at a special awards and recognition event. The winners of our annual awards represent the high standards and strong values of our Covia team.

Plant of the Year: Portage Plant, Wisconsin
President’s Safety Award (Large Plant): Ahuazotepec Plant, Mexico
President’s Safety Award (Small Plant): Tamms Plant, Illinois
Leaf Award for Environmental Excellence: Emmett Plant, Idaho
Mission Impact Award: Steve Schilling, Director Technology & Application Development
Team Impact Award: Ashleigh Snyder, Customer Service Supervisor
Operations Impact Award: Wlices Ramos, Operations Director, Canoitas
Commercial Impact Award: Jonathan Cockrell, Senior Sales Manager
Support Impact Award: Chase Charron, Business Process Specialist
Volunteer of the Year: David Gatto, Operator, NSO