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Summit Materials, Inc. is a prominent player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 2009, the company has quickly grown to become a key supplier of aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete, serving major infrastructure and commercial projects across North America.
With a focus on high-quality products and sustainable practices, Summit Materials distinguishes itself through innovative manufacturing processes and a strong regional presence. Its core offerings are vital to the construction sector, supporting everything from highway development to commercial building projects. Recognised for its market leadership and commitment to operational excellence, Summit Materials continues to play a significant role in shaping the infrastructure landscape across the US.
-8 vs industry average
Summit Materials’s score of 16 is lower than 39% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Summit Materials, a US-based construction work company, reported its Scope 1 emissions as approximately 1.73 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 280 million kg CO2e in 2023. This is a reduction from 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were around 1.87 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 260 million kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.89 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 310 million kg CO2e. For 2020, Summit Materials reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.96 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 230 million kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data.
Summit Materials aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by approximately 25% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. The company also has an intensity target for cement emissions, aiming for 0.65 metric tonnes CO2e per metric tonne produced by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. For the longer term, Summit Materials has a net-zero target for Scope 2 emissions by 2050, aiming for a 50% reduction to 0.25 metric tonnes CO2e per metric tonne produced with the use of offsets. All emissions and climate commitment data are inherited from its parent company, Summit Materials, Inc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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