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Real Estate Services
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Tarmac Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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Tarmac Holdings Limited, commonly known as Tarmac, is a leading player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1903, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, providing essential products and services in asphalt, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Tarmac offers unique solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the construction sector. The company is renowned for its high-quality materials and efficient supply chain, positioning itself as a trusted partner for major infrastructure projects. Notable achievements include significant contributions to landmark developments, showcasing Tarmac's expertise and reliability in the market.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Tarmac Holdings Limited's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

86%

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Tarmac Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from CRH plc

Tarmac Holdings Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of CRH plc, which means that any relevant emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from its parent organization. Tarmac's climate commitments are aligned with initiatives from CRH plc, which has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions across its operations. These targets are cascaded down to Tarmac, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the construction materials sector. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Tarmac itself have not been disclosed. As part of its corporate family relationship with CRH plc, Tarmac is involved in various climate initiatives, including those under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reporting and reduction strategies. In summary, while Tarmac Holdings Limited does not provide specific emissions data or reduction targets, it operates under the broader climate commitments established by CRH plc, focusing on sustainability and responsible environmental practices within the industry.

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How Carbon Intensive is Tarmac Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tarmac Holdings Limited's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tarmac Holdings Limited's Location?

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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 Tarmac Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tarmac Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tarmac Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 30% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Processing of Sold Products
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Tarmac Holdings Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Tarmac Holdings Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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