Sterling’s products and practices minimize the impact of critical projects on the environment. With intentional focus on Product Design, Manufacturing Process, Site Construction Practices, and Certifications, Sterling prioritizes providing sustainable solutions.
TerraLam is made sustainably. Compared to old growth hardwood mats where deforestation is common and mats made from petroleum-based materials, SYP is harvested and reforested in 20-30 year cycles. Upon reaching end of life, TerraLam mats are repurposed as mulch, renewable energy, and filter sock, as well as biochar.
TerraLam mats weigh less than traditional hardwood mats, allowing more lineal footage of matting to be loaded on each truckload. In 2023 shipments of TerraLam mats reduced CO2 emissions by 1,948 metric tons compared to alternate mats. While also reducing spend on freight shipments
The lifecycle of TerraLam CLT mats are documented through an APD that is registered through EPD Hub in accordance with EN 15804+A2:2019 and ISO 14025. HUB-0174 covers the Raw Materials, Transport, Manufacturing, Assembly, End of Life, and Reuse of the product.
Sterling’s fleet of construction equipment is tracked and managed using John Deere’s JD Link software. Updated equipment minimizes emissions, and proactive equipment maintenance reduces risk of part failures that lead to spills.
Sterling believes in investing in our people, investing in our communities, and driving supplier diversity today…for a better tomorrow. Our programs, policies, and initiatives assure the decisions we make have a positive impact on the safety and wellness of not only our employees, but also to our business partners and customers.
Protecting our customers starts by protecting our employees. Through the use of EHS Insight, safety training, communication and reporting are centralized and managed via desktop and mobile devices. It is paramount to ensure the safety of our manufacturing and construction employees so they can support their families and loved ones. Construction EMR rating: .82 Manufacturing EMR rating: .65.
Sterling is actively engaged with the Edison Electric Institutes Business Diversity program. We believe it is our responsibility to identify, mentor, and support responsible Diverse businesses. We align the goals and needs of Utilities and other Prime Contractors with Diverse business partners.
Sterling partners with local trade schools and universities to provide support and employment opportunities for underserved communities. Sterling is a proud partner of ComEd’s CONSTRUCT program, a training and education program for minority candidates to pursue jobs in the utility industry.
Our employees are our most important asset so we develop them through leadership programs, professional training through partnered local universities, and incorporate a culture of continual improvement through open communication and collaboration.
Our commitment to ethical behavior and documented business practices have led us to where we are today, celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2025. Our focus on policies & procedures, transparency, and risk management helps assure our long-term viability and provides a continuity of supply to customers, as well as sustainable careers for our employees. This diligence provides a certainty of outcome for our customers who cannot risk safety, schedule, or supply delays. We are committed to protecting employee and customer interests by holding ourselves accountable through ethical behavior.
Core elements of management include ICC-ES production controls, Ethics and compliance reporting, Employee Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Independent Ethics and Compliance hotline, anti-corruption policy, audited Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emission reporting.
Working together with 30 utility companies and nearly 100 industry suppliers, Sterling is committed to advancing policy in ESG. Sterling was elected to the Supplier Affiliate Board to represent medium size suppliers. We report annually through the data verified TSP scorecard which maps to reporting frameworks which include CDP, GRI, SASB and others.
Certainty of supply is critical for Sterling to manufacture up to 2,000 Terralam mats per day. By partnering with the top suppliers in the country for our domestically sources lumber, disruption at one or more suppliers does not affect Sterling’s ability to continue manufacturing and delivering product to jobsites.
To ensure business continuity for operations and the management of sensitive customer data, Sterling operates under and NIST Information Security framework. We manage to security polices and procedures aligned with the framework, and conduct annual risk assessments and Information Security Program reviews.
Site access isn’t easy but Sterling can make it simple. We specialize in helping projects achieve a successful outcome by leveraging our decades of site access experience and our selection of high quality mats. Contact us to learn more about our products and how we can help you lay the foundation for success! Contact us at 708.388.2223.