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Hanson Limited

Hanson Limited, a prominent player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a leader in the supply of aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, catering to a diverse range of construction projects. Hanson Limited is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique products that meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and efficient production processes. As a trusted supplier, Hanson Limited continues to shape the future of construction with its high-quality offerings and dedication to customer satisfaction.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hanson Limited's score of 43 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hanson Limited's reported carbon emissions

Hanson Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2021, the company disclosed its carbon impact per tonne of cementitious material, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 46,950 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 140 kg CO2e. The combined net CO2 emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were around 54,230 kg CO2e per tonne. Looking back at earlier years, in 2011, Hanson Limited's emissions included approximately 2,135,523,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49.35 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 145,420,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The previous year, 2010, saw similar figures with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,062,098,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 49.94 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 144,339,000 kg CO2e. In 2009, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of around 2,014,555,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 50.09 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 129,236,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Hanson Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within the cement industry, which is known for its high carbon footprint, and is expected to align with broader industry efforts to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability practices.

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2,014,555,000
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50.09
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129,236,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hanson Limited's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Hanson Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hanson Limited is not participating in any 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
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