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.
-5 vs industry average
Summit Materials’s score of 21 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Summit Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Summit Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.73 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 280 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 2.13 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1.87 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 260 million kg CO2e. Summit Materials has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to address approximately 25% of their 2020 baseline impacts for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, they have established intensity targets for cement emissions, aiming for a reduction to 0.65 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced by 2030, and a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with a target of 0.25 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced, incorporating offsets. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Summit Materials, Inc., and reflects their commitment to sustainability within the construction materials industry.
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Summit Materials’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
50% reduction in Scope 2
CEMENT EMISSIONS INTENSITY (MT CO2e / mt produced) 2050 TARGETS 0.25 With offsets to get to net zero
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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