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. Specialising in the production of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete, Vulcan Materials stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability.
With a robust market position, Vulcan is recognised as one of the largest producers of construction aggregates in the country, serving a diverse clientele in infrastructure and commercial projects. The company’s innovative approach and strategic acquisitions have propelled its growth, making it a trusted partner in the construction sector. Vulcan Materials continues to set industry standards, focusing on safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
-3 vs industry average
Vulcan Materials’s score of 23 is lower than 45% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Vulcan Materials's reported carbon emissions
Vulcan Materials, headquartered in the US and operating within the construction work industry, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions for various years. For the reporting year 2024, the company recorded approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure is a slight decrease from the approximately 1.23 billion kg CO2e reported for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023. In 2022, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.23 billion kg CO2e, and in 2021, this figure stood at approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e. Historically, Scope 1 and 2 emissions for Vulcan Materials have been: * 2020: Approximately 965.25 million kg CO2e * 2019: Approximately 998.00 million kg CO2e * 2018: Approximately 951.17 million kg CO2e * 2017: Approximately 922.16 million kg CO2e * 2016: Approximately 888.80 million kg CO2e * 2015: Approximately 852.12 million kg CO2e * 2013: Approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 only) Vulcan Materials has indicated a reduction initiative, noting that in 2020, the company decreased its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 3.3% compared to 2019. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data for the years reported, and there is no information available regarding Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or climate pledges.
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Vulcan Materials’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2020
3.3% reduction in Scope 1
In 2020, Vulcan decreased Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 3.3% from 2019.
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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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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