Public Profile

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

How does Crh's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Crh's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

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 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. CRH has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute CO2e emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from other activities by the same year. For Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious product, CRH aims for a 33.5% reduction by 2030, while also committing to a 23.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased clinker and cement. Historically, CRH has made significant strides in emissions reduction, having met a previous target of a 15% reduction in specific net CO2 emissions ahead of schedule. The company is also focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2010201120122013201420152016201720192020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Crh's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Crh is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Crh is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Vinci

FR
Construction work (45)
Updated about 21 hours ago

Acs

ES
Construction work (45)
Updated about 21 hours ago

Bluescope

AU
Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof
Updated about 21 hours ago

Cemex

MX
Cement, lime and plaster
Updated about 21 hours ago

NCC AB (publ)

SE
Construction work (45)
Updated about 21 hours ago

Anhui Conch Cement

CN
Cement, lime and plaster
Updated about 21 hours ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers