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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.

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42

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

HeidelbergCement's score of 42 is higher than 94% 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 2023, HeidelbergCement reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 7,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 65,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. HeidelbergCement has set ambitious targets to further reduce emissions. By 2030, the company aims to lower its Scope 1 emissions to 400 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious material, representing a 47% reduction from current levels. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from electrical power consumption by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. The company is also working towards offering CO2-neutral concrete by 2050, which encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This long-term goal underscores HeidelbergCement's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the cement industry.

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19902017201820192020202120222023
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
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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
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. This request for HeidelbergCement is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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HeidelbergCement is not participating in any 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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