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Cement Production
DE
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Heidelberg Materials

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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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62

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Heidelberg Materials's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Heidelberg Materials's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). In 2023, the figures were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 61,200,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, covering all scopes of emissions. Heidelberg Materials has established specific reduction targets, including a 24% reduction in gross Scope 1 emissions per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions over the same period. For Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, Heidelberg Materials is committed to a 25% reduction by 2030. The company’s long-term goals include a significant reduction of 95% in gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Heidelberg Materials' commitment to contributing to global climate goals and limiting temperature rise to below 1.5°C.

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199020202021202220232024
Scope 1
82,600,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
6,600,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heidelberg Materials's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very 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 Heidelberg Materials is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heidelberg Materials is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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