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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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38

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Vulcan Materials's score of 38 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vulcan Materials's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,017,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 898,159,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity totalled approximately 310,639,000 kg CO2e. The largest share came from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 3,940,017,000 kg CO2e. Vulcan Materials has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the company achieved a reduction of approximately 3.3% in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2019 levels. Looking ahead, Vulcan has set an ambitious target to reduce the intensity of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product produced by 10% by 2030. These commitments reflect Vulcan Materials's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact within the construction materials industry.

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Scope 1
592,159,000
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Scope 2
330,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vulcan Materials's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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 Vulcan Materials is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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