Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Cement, lime and plaster industry, reported global Scope 1 emissions of approximately 61.3 billion kg CO2e for 2025. Their Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 4.4 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions, including investments, purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, totalled approximately 24.5 billion kg CO2e for the same year.

The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For near-term targets, Heidelberg Materials commits to reducing gross Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 26.7% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, from a 2020 base year. This includes a 24% reduction in gross Scope 1 GHG emissions and a 65% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Long-term, Heidelberg Materials is committed to reducing gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% per tonne of cementitious material by 2050 from a 2020 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.