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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Summit Materials's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Summit Materials's score of 23 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Summit Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Summit Materials reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,010,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 280,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions, with 2022 emissions at approximately 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e, 2021 at about 2,240,000,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 at around 2,220,000,000 kg CO2e. Summit Materials has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions, which is a critical step in addressing climate change. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry context. Overall, while Summit Materials has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of specific reduction initiatives indicates an opportunity for enhanced climate action moving forward.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,960,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 230,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,285,000,000 | - | - | - |
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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 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.
