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Summit Materials: Leveraging IoT for Enhanced Safety and Sustainability

Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Automotive
Cement

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Use Cases

Onsite Human Safety Management
Vehicle Telematics

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

The Challenge

Summit Materials, a leading integrated construction materials solution provider, faced challenges in achieving their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals due to decentralized solutions for telematics, safety, and site visibility. This decentralization led to gaps in their data and reporting, hindering their progress towards their ambitious safety and sustainability goals. The company's vast operations, spanning 22 U.S. states and British Columbia, Canada, made it difficult to track progress against their goals. They needed a technology partner that could consolidate their over-the-road fleet safety, emissions, and fuel consumption data into a single platform, improving visibility across their distributed operations.

About The Customer

Summit Materials is a leading integrated construction materials solution provider with a vision to be the most socially-responsible company in the market. The company operates across 22 U.S. states and British Columbia, Canada, with 400 sites, 4,000 vehicles, and 12 operating companies. Summit Materials is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and has an ongoing ESG initiative aimed at a 75% reduction in emissions across their business. They place a large focus on monitoring fuel usage and idling across their fleet to improve miles per gallon.

The Solution

Summit Materials partnered with Samsara to leverage their Connected Operations Cloud. This allowed Summit to consolidate their technology providers, improve data accuracy, and decrease preventable accidents. They implemented Samsara AI Dash Cams, which led to a significant increase in driver engagement and safety. The company was able to quickly retrieve incident footage, train drivers on safe driving practices, and reward drivers with the best Safety Scores across regions. Summit also used Samsara Vehicle Gateways to accurately record emissions figures and set meaningful targets, saving significant costs in fuel. They further consolidated their operational data via integrations using the Samsara open API. Additionally, Summit used Samsara Site Cameras and Site Gateways to extend outdoor visibility, helping to keep workers safe in the field.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Samsara's solutions has resulted in significant operational improvements for Summit Materials. The company has seen a substantial increase in driver engagement and safety, with the ability to quickly retrieve incident footage and train drivers on safe driving practices. The use of Samsara Vehicle Gateways has allowed for more accurate emissions reporting, enabling Summit to set actionable goals and make significant savings in fuel costs. The integration of their fleet and onsite security technology with the Samsara platform has further consolidated their operational data, unlocking more actionable insights. Additionally, the use of Samsara Site Cameras and Site Gateways has extended outdoor visibility, allowing the team to proactively spot unsafe behaviors and correct them before incidents occur.

Quantitative Benefit

50% decrease in preventable incidents in one year after implementing Samsara AI Dash Cams
Saved $1.8 million per year in fuel costs by accurately recording emissions figures and setting meaningful targets
Aiming towards a 75% reduction in emissions across their business