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.
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Crh's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CRH plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,237,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the total emissions were about 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e. CRH has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, they target a 33.5% reduction in gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious product by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, CRH is committed to reducing gross Scope 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 23.5% over the same timeframe. The company has developed a decarbonisation roadmap with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This roadmap includes interim targets, such as reducing specific net CO2 emissions to 520 kg CO2 per tonne of cementitious product by 2025, down from 777 kg CO2 per tonne in 1990. CRH's emissions data and targets are sourced from their own sustainability reports and are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their commitments are consistent with the latest climate science.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 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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