Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials, formerly known as HeidelbergCement, is a leading global player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in the production of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Heidelberg Materials offers unique products that meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and digital solutions for construction efficiency. As one of the largest building materials companies worldwide, Heidelberg Materials is recognised for its robust market position and dedication to quality, making it a trusted partner in infrastructure development.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Heidelberg Materials's score of 81 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Heidelberg Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Heidelberg Materials reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 61,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, including 7,900,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Heidelberg Materials has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 26.7% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This includes a 24% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030. Looking further ahead, Heidelberg Materials is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a 95% reduction in gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also based on 2020 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 1990 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 82,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 81,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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