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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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78

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 78 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Breedon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Breedon Group plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,161,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,615,764,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 77,975,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 657,042,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. For the near term, Breedon has committed to reducing 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 21% reduction in gross Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Breedon's commitment to sustainable practices within the construction materials sector. The long-term goal is to achieve a 95% reduction in absolute gross emissions across all scopes by 2050, including land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.

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Scope 1
566,554,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
79,567,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Breedon is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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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