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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.

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.

33

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Vulcan Materials's score of 33 is higher than 94% 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 Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,208,798,000 kg CO2e, which includes 898,159,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 310,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 3,940,017,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Vulcan has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2013, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 1,586,000,000 kg CO2e, which indicates a reduction trend in subsequent years. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been detailed in the available data. Vulcan's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although no formal reduction targets or climate pledges have been documented. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the construction materials industry, aiming to improve its environmental performance.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
592,159,000
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Scope 2
330,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Vulcan Materials is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Vulcan Materials is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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