Community Engagement

Corporate and Social Responsibilities

Commitment to Community

GCS Fibers is committed not only to technological innovation and responsible manufacturing, but also to positive, measurable, and long-term community impact. We recognize that our success is directly linked to the well-being of the communities where we operate, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our work contributes to improved manufacturing capability, environmental quality, economic resilience, and opportunity for all.

Our coal-ash-to-mineral-fiber technology is designed to improve manufacturing, revitalize local economies, restore land, protect water resources, and support the transition of communities historically affected by coal-based industries. We approach every project with a commitment to transparency, partnership, and respect for local priorities.

Equitable Development

Many coal ash sites across the country are located near disadvantaged or overburdened communities. GCS Fibers views this as a responsibility and an opportunity:
to deliver technology solutions that support fair, community-driven development.

As part of our community engagement strategy, GCS Fibers will:

  • Prioritize hiring from local populations

  • Coordinate with workforce development boards and training institutions

  • Offer apprenticeship, skills training, and upskilling opportunities

  • Ensure local residents have access to sustained, high-quality jobs

  • Participate in community listening sessions and ongoing stakeholder dialogue

  • Support initiatives that advance environmental health and local quality of life

Partnership-Driven Local Impact

GCS Fibers’ facilities are designed to operate as long-term anchors of economic revitalization, bringing new investment, infrastructure, and stability to their host regions. We maintain active collaboration with:

  • Local and state governments

  • Tribal governments, when applicable

  • Economic development agencies

  • Community organizations

  • Nonprofit partners

  • Educational institutions and trade schools

  • Workforce development agencies

Through these partnerships, GCS helps communities achieve:

  • Job creation

  • Redevelopment of previously unusable land

  • Increased tax base and local economic activity

  • New supply-chain and ancillary business opportunities

  • Stronger regional resilience and industrial capacity

Long-Term Community Investment

Our commitment extends beyond the construction and operation of each facility. GCS Fibers will continually allocate resources to support the social, civic, and economic development goals of the communities in which we operate, including:

  • Community improvement projects

  • Public health and drinking water protection

  • Infrastructure partnerships

  • Educational programs and STEM advancement

  • Local procurement

Our goal is to build lasting regional value, not just a facility.

A Model for National Industry and Local Prosperity

Every GCS Fibers deployment represents a chance to transform a legacy environmental challenge into a platform for new jobs, new industries, and stronger communities. We engage as partners—listening first, collaborating consistently, and aligning our efforts with the long-term aspirations of the people who live and work there.

With the scale of coal ash remediation needed across the United States, GCS Fibers stands ready to support federal, state, and local stakeholders in delivering solutions that strengthen the economic future and the environment of America’s communities.