Crh
CRH plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading global building materials company with a strong presence across Europe and North America. Founded in 1970, CRH has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing itself as a key player in the construction industry. The company operates in various sectors, including cement, aggregates, and concrete products, offering a diverse range of high-quality materials that cater to both residential and commercial projects. CRH is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, CRH has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the FTSE 100. Its dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the building materials sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Crh's score of 47 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Crh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, CRH plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 1, which accounted for about 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e. CRH has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33.5% per tonne of cementitious product by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions from other activities by the same year. For Scope 3 emissions, CRH aims for a 23.5% reduction from purchased clinker and cement per tonne purchased over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, CRH's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the construction materials sector, addressing both direct and indirect emissions.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Crh 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.
