Summit Materials

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Summit Materials doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 47

Summit Materials has a DitchCarbon Score of 47 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability measures. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote stronger efforts to lower carbon intensity and enhance overall sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Summit Materials is a company in the construction industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Summit Materials, located in the United States, operates in a region with a low carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are supported by the country’s relatively lower reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

1.18%

...this company is doing 1.18% better in emissions than the industry average.

Summit Materials, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Denver, operates within the US construction industry. As a prominent provider, the company offers a range of products and services including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and paving services. Since its inception, Summit Materials has expanded through over 30 acquisitions, establishing a significant presence across the United States and western Canada.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Summit Materials

Summit Materials could reduce its emissions by 15% by investing in cleaner and more efficient machinery and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

Bad news, Summit Materials hasn't committed to SBTi goals yet

Summit Materials has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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