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Cement Production
IE
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Crh

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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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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Crh's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CRH plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 27,237,619,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). 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 is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets including a 30% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030. The company’s specific emissions target for cement plants is to achieve net CO2 emissions of 520 kg per tonne of cementitious product by 2025, down from 777 kg CO2 per tonne in 1990, representing a 33.3% reduction. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CRH's commitment to sustainable practices in the construction materials sector.

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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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00,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Crh's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Crh is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Crh is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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