Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials Company, a leading player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1909, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including the Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast. Vulcan is renowned for its production of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete, which are essential for infrastructure development and construction projects. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Vulcan Materials stands out for its high-quality products and efficient supply chain management. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States. Vulcan's market position is further solidified by its dedication to safety and environmental stewardship, making it a trusted partner in the construction industry.
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Vulcan Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vulcan Materials Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,017,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 898,159,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 310,639,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 3,940,017,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was about 1,208,798,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 3,123,697,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 929,419,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 298,594,000 kg CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined was around 1,228,013,000 kg CO2e. Vulcan Materials has made strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 3.3% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 to 2020. This reduction reflects the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. The company has not set specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets, but it actively participates in climate-related initiatives and disclosures, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Vulcan Materials is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the construction materials industry.
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| 2017 | 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 |
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Vulcan 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.
