AFS Corporate Member The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton) based in DePere, Wisconsin, has renewed its 2021 Tier 2 participation contract with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Green Tier program. 

The program recognizes organizations committed to exceeding compliance to achieve superior environmental performance, according to the DNR. Tier 2 participants agree to meet rigorous eligibility requirements that are negotiated into participation contracts with the DNR and interested parties. These contracts enable significant environmental improvements by providing incentives and support from the DNR in return for implementing an environmental management system.

The company it is focused on being an industry leader in sustainability and cutting-edge business practices that respect limited resources.

Lawton, which produces large iron castings for a range of markets including agriculture, paper, mining and energy, has operated under an environmental management system that is certified to the ISO 14001 standard for the past five years. As a Tier 2 participant, the DNR said Lawton has continued to demonstrate its commitment to superior environmental performance with projects that include independent energy assessments, upgrading a compressed air system, installing scrap metal pre-heater and light fixtures, and beneficially reusing foundry sand for projects in nearby communities.

The metalcaster’s future goals under the renewed contract include establishing science-based targets, improving data collection and maintaining the interested parties group.

“This renewal underscores Lawton’s commitment to our community and the environment, and we eagerly anticipate continuing this partnership in the years to come.” said CEO Alex Lawton.