Breedon Group PLC
Breedon Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Breedon Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Breedon Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Breedon Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Breedon Group amounted to 1,625,501 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Breedon Group decreased by 4.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Breedon Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Breedon Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Breedon Group were 1,551,532 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2023), Breedon Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Breedon Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Breedon Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,482 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 73,969 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Breedon Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Breedon Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Breedon Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Breedon Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Breedon Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Breedon Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Breedon Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Breedon Group reported 789,362 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Breedon Group includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Breedon Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Breedon Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Breedon Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 789,362 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 98.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 1.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Breedon Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.94%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Breedon Group disclose?
In 2024, Breedon Group reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Breedon Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Breedon Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 465,983 tCOâ‚‚e (59.03%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 135,122 tCOâ‚‚e (17.12%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 117,289 tCOâ‚‚e (14.86%)
Breedon Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Breedon Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Breedon Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,414,863 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.19% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Breedon Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 64.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.69%.