Summit Materials
Summit Materials, a leading construction materials company headquartered in the United States, has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Midwest and the South. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, positioning itself as a key player in the aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete sectors. Specialising in high-quality construction materials, Summit Materials distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core products, including crushed stone, sand, and asphalt, are designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry while adhering to rigorous environmental standards. With a focus on operational excellence, Summit Materials has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in infrastructure development across the United States.
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Summit Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Summit Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 280,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of around 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 1,870,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 260,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,890,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 310,000,000 kg CO2e, leading to total emissions of around 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Summit Materials has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to address approximately 25% of their 2020 baseline impacts by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have established a long-term target to reduce cement emissions intensity to 0.25 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced by 2050, with offsets to achieve net-zero emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Summit Materials, Inc., which is responsible for the overall performance metrics. Summit Materials is committed to enhancing sustainability practices within the construction materials industry, focusing on significant reductions in carbon emissions as part of their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,960 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 230 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Summit Materials 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.
