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updated 17 days ago

Vulcan Materials

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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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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.

35

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 35 is higher than 65% 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 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 2020, Vulcan achieved a reduction of approximately 3.3% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2019, demonstrating a commitment to lowering its carbon footprint. This reduction was part of their ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices. Vulcan's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company has not set specific Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets but continues to monitor and report its emissions transparently. Overall, Vulcan Materials is actively working towards reducing its carbon emissions while maintaining transparency in its reporting practices.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
592,159,000
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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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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

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 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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