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
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HeidelbergCement's score of 36 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
HeidelbergCement's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HeidelbergCement reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 7,900,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. HeidelbergCement has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint over the years. For instance, the specific net CO2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material decreased to about 534 kg CO2e in 2023, down from approximately 598.7 kg CO2e in 2021. This reflects a commitment to improving efficiency and reducing emissions in its production processes. Despite these achievements, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from HeidelbergCement, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company operates within the cement industry, which is known for its high carbon emissions, making its efforts towards sustainability and emissions reduction particularly critical.
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| 1990 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
