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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In 2024, CRH reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 47,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 27,237,619,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute gross Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, CRH aims for a 33.5% reduction in emissions per tonne of cementitious product for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the same year. CRH's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, supported by a decarbonisation roadmap that includes interim targets. The company has also pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 23.5% from purchased clinker and cement per tonne purchased by 2030. These commitments reflect CRH's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction materials sector.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 | 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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