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Lafarge North America Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Lafarge North America Inc., a prominent subsidiary of LafargeHolcim, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a leader in the construction materials industry, specialising in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Lafarge North America offers unique products that enhance the durability and performance of construction projects. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly building solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the market. Recognised for its dedication to quality and safety, Lafarge North America continues to contribute to major infrastructure developments, making it a trusted partner in the construction sector.

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89

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Lafarge North America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Holcim AG

Lafarge North America Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Holcim AG, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Lafarge North America Inc. adheres to various initiatives cascaded from Holcim AG, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and Climate Action 100+. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed at this time. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the importance of Lafarge North America Inc.'s commitment to sustainability and climate action through its affiliation with Holcim AG. The company is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in reducing carbon emissions, although specific metrics and targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
8,000,000,000
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Scope 3
19,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Lafarge North America Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lafarge North America Inc.'s primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lafarge North America Inc.'s Location?

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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 Lafarge North America Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lafarge North America Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lafarge North America Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 121% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 36% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
47%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Processing of Sold Products
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Lafarge North America Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Lafarge North America Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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