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Vicat

Vicat, officially known as Vicat Group, is a prominent player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1853, the company has established a strong presence in various regions, including Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Specialising in the production of cement, concrete, and aggregates, Vicat is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique products that meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Vicat has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the market, recognised for its high-quality materials and environmentally friendly practices. The company’s dedication to research and development has resulted in advanced solutions that enhance durability and performance, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in construction projects worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vicat'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.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Vicat's score of 34 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vicat's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vicat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (1,500,000,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (900,000,000 kg CO2e). Vicat has set an ambitious long-term goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change. The company is actively working towards this target, which aligns with global sustainability efforts. In recent years, Vicat has demonstrated a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions data across all relevant scopes, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its environmental impact. The company continues to explore initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vicat's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Vicat is in FR, which has a very 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.

Vicat 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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