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.
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.
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.
Summit Materials's score of 25 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Summit Materials, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,730,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 280,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 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 around 2,130,000,000 kg CO2e. Summit Materials has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to address about 25% of their 2020 baseline impacts by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they have a long-term target to achieve a cement emissions intensity of 0.25 metric tons CO2e per metric ton produced by 2050, which includes offsets to reach net zero. The emissions data is cascaded from their parent company, Summit Materials, Inc., and reflects their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint in the construction materials industry.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 | - | - | - | - |
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.
