Breedon Group, a leading name in the construction work industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2010, Breedon has rapidly established itself as a key player in the sector, focusing on the production and supply of construction materials, including aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete.
With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Breedon differentiates itself through innovative practices and a robust supply chain. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market presence and product offerings. Recognised for its reliability and excellence, Breedon Group continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for construction projects nationwide.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Breedon's reported carbon emissions
Breedon, a construction work company based in GB, reported a total of approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2024, Breedon's total emissions were approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 924 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 789 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions for 2024, using the market-based method, were approximately 2.5 million kg CO2e, and location-based were approximately 74 million kg CO2e.
For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.62 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 981 million kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were approximately 693 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 1.4 million kg CO2e, and location-based were approximately 78 million kg CO2e.
Breedon has made significant climate commitments, including a long-term goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment is underpinned by a target to reduce its absolute gross Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 95% by 2050, using 2022 as the base year.
As part of its near-term strategy, Breedon aims for a 23.3% reduction in absolute gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and Scope 3 emissions from purchased cement and clinker, by 2030, also from a 2022 baseline. Further specific targets for 2030 include an 18.6% reduction in gross Scope 1 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious product, a 55.3% reduction in gross Scope 2 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious product, a 42% reduction in all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and a 21.0% reduction in gross Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services per tonne of purchased clinker and cement. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Breedon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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95% reduction in Scope 2
Breedon Group plc commits to reduce absolute gross scope 2 GHG emissions 95% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
2050
95% reduction in Scope 1
Breedon Group plc commits to reduce absolute gross scope 1 GHG emissions 95% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
2050
95% reduction in scope 3 total
Breedon Group plc commits to reduce absolute gross scope 3 GHG emissions 95% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
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