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Summit Materials
Construction WorkUnited StatesNYSE: SUM
Last verified 10 months agosummit-materials.com
Summit Materials, Inc. is a prominent player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2009, the company has quickly grown to become a key supplier of aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete, serving major infrastructure and commercial projects across North America.
With a focus on high-quality products and sustainable practices, Summit Materials distinguishes itself through innovative manufacturing processes and a strong regional presence. Its core offerings are vital to the construction sector, supporting everything from highway development to commercial building projects. Recognised for its market leadership and commitment to operational excellence, Summit Materials continues to play a significant role in shaping the infrastructure landscape across the US.
16
DitchCarbon score
-8 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
High
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.390
20182025
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Summit Materials's reported carbon emissions
Summit Materials, a US-based construction materials company, reported Scope 1 emissions of 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 280,000,000 kg CO2e for 2023. This data is inherited from its parent company, Summit Materials, Inc. In 2022, their Scope 1 emissions were 1,870,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 260,000,000 kg CO2e.
Summit Materials aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 25% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. The company has also set an intensity target to achieve a cement emissions intensity of 0.65 tonnes CO2e per metric tonne produced by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Looking further ahead, Summit Materials targets a cement emissions intensity of 0.25 tonnes CO2e per metric tonne produced by 2050, with offsets to reach net-zero for Scope 2 emissions.
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Summit Materials’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Summit Materials10 months ago
16
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