Breedon Group PLC

Common Name
Breedon Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
4,500
Ticker
BREE
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Breedon Group plc is a leading construction materials company based in the United Kingdom, focusing on aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and contracting services. The primary function...

Breedon Group's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Breedon Group has disclosed 9 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 8 absolute reduction targets and 1 intensity-based target target, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Breedon Group ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total, Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material from Unspecified Activities
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Breedon Group's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Breedon Group has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Breedon Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Breedon Group has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Breedon Group's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 95% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 1,820,464 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022.

As of 2024, Breedon Group is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 11.27% of the planned reduction.

Breedon Group's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

2022202420500500 k1 M1.5 M2 MBaselineCurrent (-11%)Target 2050 (-95%)

Does Breedon Group have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Breedon Group has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Breedon Group's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 95% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 316,574 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022.

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Breedon Group has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2022 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.

Breedon Group's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

202220242050085 k170 k255 k340 kCurrent (+7%)Target 2050 (-95%)

Does Breedon Group have a target to reduce its total carbon footprint?

As of 2024, Breedon Group has set a target to reduce its total carbon footprint, specifically those from Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 sources.

Breedon Group's most ambitious carbon footprint target is to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a baseline of 2,137,038 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2022, by 95% by 2050.

As of 2024, Breedon Group is ahead of schedule on its total carbon footprint reduction target, having achieved 8.54% of the planned reduction.

Breedon Group's Carbon Footprint (Scope 1+2+3) Emissions Pathway

20222024203020500550 k1.1 M1.65 M2.2 MCurrent (-8%)Target 2030 (-23%)Target 2050 (-95%)
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