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.
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Vulcan Materials's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,017,000 kg CO2e. This includes 898,159,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 310,639,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 3,940,017,000 kg CO2e. Vulcan Materials has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 3.3% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2019 to 2020. This reduction reflects the company's commitment to improving its environmental performance. The total emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined in 2023 were approximately 1,208,798,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, although specific long-term reduction targets have not been disclosed. Vulcan Materials is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices within the construction materials industry, aiming to mitigate its impact on climate change.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 592,159,000 | 00,000,000 | 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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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.
