Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials Company, a leading player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with significant operations across the United States. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a premier supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete, catering to a diverse range of infrastructure projects. Vulcan's core products, including crushed stone, sand, and gravel, are essential for construction and road-building, setting the company apart with its commitment to quality and sustainability. With a robust market position, Vulcan Materials has achieved notable milestones, including being the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States. Their focus on innovation and environmental stewardship further enhances their reputation in the industry, making them a trusted partner for contractors and builders nationwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Vulcan 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
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.
Industry Benchmark
Vulcan Materials's score of 30 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vulcan Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vulcan Materials Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.21 million tonnes CO2e, which includes 898,159,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 310,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 3.94 million tonnes CO2e. Over the years, Vulcan has made strides in reducing its emissions. For instance, from 2017 to 2023, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased from approximately 922 million tonnes CO2e to about 1.21 million tonnes CO2e. This reflects a commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint. Vulcan's climate commitments include participation in various sustainability initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been detailed. Their performance in climate reporting has varied, with scores from the CDP indicating a need for improvement, ranging from "B-" to "F" in recent assessments. Overall, Vulcan Materials is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices, focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes while navigating the challenges of the construction materials industry.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 592,159,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 330,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Vulcan Materials is committed to some 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.
