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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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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Breedon's score of 86 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Breedon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Breedon Group plc reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,148,733,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 660,063,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from process emissions, and 53,134,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 10% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025 and a 25% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, both from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Breedon is targeting a 70% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. Looking further ahead, Breedon has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term goal includes a substantial reduction of 95% in absolute gross emissions from all scopes by 2050, using 2022 as the baseline year. The company is actively working towards these targets, which align with industry standards for climate action and sustainability.

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566,554,000
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Scope 2
79,567,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Breedon's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Breedon is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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