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Summit Materials

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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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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Summit Materials's score of 31 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Summit Materials's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Summit Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,870,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 260,000,000 kg CO2e. Summit Materials has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to reduce its emissions intensity by approximately 25% from a 2020 baseline by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specifically, the company targets a cement emissions intensity of 0.65 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving 0.25 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced by 2050, including offsets to reach net zero. The emissions data is cascaded from Summit Materials, Inc., reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the construction materials industry.

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Scope 1
1,960
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
230
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Summit Materials's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Summit Materials is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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