Crh
CRH plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading global building materials company with a strong presence across Europe and North America. Founded in 1970, CRH has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing itself as a key player in the construction industry. The company operates in various sectors, including cement, aggregates, and concrete products, offering a diverse range of high-quality materials that cater to both residential and commercial projects. CRH is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, CRH has achieved notable milestones, including being listed on the FTSE 100. Its dedication to operational excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the building materials sector.
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Crh's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Crh's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, CRH plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,100,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 27,237,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 28,700,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 13,100,000,000 kg CO2e. CRH has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in absolute carbon emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. This includes a commitment to reduce gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 33.5% per tonne of cementitious product by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. Additionally, CRH targets a 42% reduction in absolute gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from other activities by 2030. The company has also established a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a decarbonisation roadmap that includes significant milestones leading up to this goal. Notably, CRH aims to reduce specific net CO2 emissions to 520 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious product by 2025, down from a baseline of 777 kg CO2e per tonne established in 1990. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect CRH's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the construction materials sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,800,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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