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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hanson Limited'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.

13

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Hanson Limited's score of 13 is lower than 64% 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 2011, the company emitted approximately 2,135,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 49.35 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 145,420,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2010, saw emissions of about 2,062,098,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 49.94 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 144,339,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2009, the figures were approximately 2,014,555,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 50.09 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 129,236,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Despite these figures, Hanson Limited has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company is committed to addressing climate change but lacks defined reduction strategies or pledges, which places them in a challenging position within the industry as stakeholders increasingly demand transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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200920102011
Scope 1
2,014,555,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
50.09
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00.00
Scope 3
129,236,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

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.

Hanson Limited is not committed to any 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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