GCC Sab de CV, commonly referred to as GCC, is a prominent player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in Mexico. Founded in 1941, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, including Mexico, the United States, and Central America. GCC is renowned for its production of cement, concrete, and aggregates, offering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the construction sector. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, GCC has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its production facilities and the introduction of eco-friendly products. The company holds a competitive market position, recognised for its operational excellence and customer-centric approach. GCC's dedication to delivering high-performance materials sets it apart, making it a trusted partner in construction projects across the region.
How does Gcc Sab De Cv's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Gcc Sab De Cv's score of 44 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, GCC S.A.B. de C.V., headquartered in Mexico, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,697,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,386,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 212,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,141,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030. Specifically, GCC aims to achieve a 30.7% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per ton of cementitious materials, a 57% reduction in Scope 2 emissions per ton, and a 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products, all based on a 2015 baseline. In 2022, GCC's total emissions were approximately 4,968,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,555,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 234,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 1,242,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. GCC's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies its targets as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is also a member of the BA1.5 initiative, demonstrating its dedication to ambitious climate action.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,358,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 289,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 614,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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