Breedon
Breedon Group plc, commonly known as Breedon, is a leading construction materials company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2010, Breedon has rapidly expanded its operations across the UK and Ireland, becoming a key player in the construction industry. The company focuses on the production and supply of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and other essential building materials. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Breedon distinguishes itself through its high-quality products and customer-centric approach. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its reliability and expertise, Breedon continues to play a vital role in infrastructure development, contributing to both local and national projects across its operational regions.
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Breedon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Breedon Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,616,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 1,616,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 78,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is committed to significant climate action, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Breedon has set near-term targets to reduce absolute gross Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 23.3% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Specific targets include an 18.6% reduction in gross Scope 1 emissions per tonne of cementitious product, a 55.3% reduction in gross Scope 2 emissions per tonne, and a 42% reduction in all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, the company aims to cut gross Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 21% per tonne of purchased clinker and cement. These commitments reflect Breedon's dedication to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in the construction materials sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 566,554,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,567,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Breedon is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
