CRH plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading global building materials company with a strong presence across Europe and North America. Founded in 1970, CRH has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing itself as a key player in the construction industry. The company operates in various sectors, including cement, aggregates, and concrete products, offering a diverse range of high-quality materials that cater to both residential and commercial projects. CRH is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, CRH has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the FTSE 100. Its dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the building materials sector.
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Crh's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, CRH plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,237,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the total emissions were about 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e. CRH has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they target a 33.5% reduction in GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious product for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, CRH aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 23.5% over the same timeframe. The company has developed a decarbonisation roadmap, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This commitment is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their targets in line with the updated 1.5°C science-based framework. CRH's emissions data and climate commitments reflect their proactive approach to sustainability within the construction materials sector, headquartered in Ireland (IE).
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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