Public Profile

HeidelbergCement

HeidelbergCement AG, a leading global player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany. Founded in 1873, 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, HeidelbergCement offers a diverse range of high-quality products that cater to various construction needs. The company is renowned for its environmentally friendly practices and advanced technologies, which set it apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest cement producers worldwide, HeidelbergCement has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and a robust market position, making it a trusted name in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does HeidelbergCement'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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

HeidelbergCement's score of 20 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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HeidelbergCement's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, HeidelbergCement reported specific net CO2 emissions of approximately 565,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious material produced. This figure reflects a continued effort to reduce emissions from their operations, which have seen a gradual decline from about 633,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2009 and approximately 590,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2019. HeidelbergCement's emissions data primarily focuses on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. However, there are no disclosed reduction targets or specific climate pledges available in the current data, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company operates within the cement industry, which is known for its significant carbon footprint, making their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce emissions critical in the context of global climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HeidelbergCement's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. HeidelbergCement is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

HeidelbergCement 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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