CRH PLC
CRH EU Taxonomy Data Preview
In 2024, CRH was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
CRH has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of CRH are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into CRH's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CRH reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of USD 4.90 billion, representing 14% of its total turnover. Of this amount, USD 300.00 million of CRH's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
CRH's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have CRH's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, CRH's taxonomy-aligned revenues remained relatively stable, suggesting that CRH has neither significantly expanded nor reduced its sustainable revenue generation over the long term.
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's taxonomy-aligned revenues remained relatively stable, indicating that CRH maintained operational continuity , with no significant changes in the scale of sustainable activities or the coverage of its taxonomy-aligned reporting.
How much of CRH's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 4.90 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 14% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, USD 300.00 million (1% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 13% of CRH's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.
How much of CRH's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 300.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total turnover.
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
CRH's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
CRH's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is CRH's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, CRH reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does CRH earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 356.00 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 1% of the company's total revenue, indicating that CRH has limited exposure on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.
Insights into CRH's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CRH reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of USD 3.30 billion, representing 51% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 100.00 million of CRH's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
CRH's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have CRH's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, CRH's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) remained relatively stable, suggesting that CRH has neither expanded nor reduced its sustainability-focused capital investments in recent years.
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that CRH maintained consistent levels of green capital expenditure, with no significant expansion or retreat in its taxonomy-aligned investment strategy.
How much of CRH's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 3.30 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 51% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, USD 100.00 million (1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 50% of CRH's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of CRH's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 100.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total capital investment.
This low alignment reflects that CRH is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
CRH's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
CRH's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is CRH's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, CRH reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much CRH is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, CRH allocated USD 65.00 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that CRH has only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.
Insights into CRH's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, CRH reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of USD 400.00 million, representing 21% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, USD 0 of CRH's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
CRH's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have CRH's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, CRH's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX) remained relatively stable, suggesting that CRH has maintained a steady level of sustainability-focused operational expenditure over recent years.
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's taxonomy-aligned OPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that CRH maintained consistent levels of sustainable operational expenditure, without significant changes in taxonomy-aligned activity coverage.
How much of CRH's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 400.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, USD 0 (1% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 20% of CRH's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of CRH's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, CRH reported that USD 0 of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total operational expenditure.
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.