Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials, formerly known as HeidelbergCement, is a leading global player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in the production of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Heidelberg Materials offers unique products that meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and digital solutions for construction efficiency. As one of the largest building materials companies worldwide, Heidelberg Materials is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to quality, making it a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
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Heidelberg Materials's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Heidelberg Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 61,100,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 61,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Heidelberg Materials has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 26.7% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. Specifically, they aim to cut Scope 1 emissions by 24% and Scope 2 emissions by 65% within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030. The company has also committed to a long-term goal of reducing gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 95% per tonne of cementitious material by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with industry standards to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Heidelberg Materials's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 1990 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 82,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - |
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