In 2024, CRH 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).
However, CRH has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 27,200,000a | 28,700,000a | 31,200,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 2,500,000a | 2,300,000a | 2,400,000a | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 17,400,000a | 13,100,000a | 12,900,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 764.6464a | 821.1966a | 953.4578a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CRH amounted to 29,700,000 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).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CRH decreased by 4.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CRH were 27,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, CRH's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.23%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, CRH reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,500,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that CRH's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, CRH reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2024, CRH reported 17,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of CRH includes a breakdown across 0 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.a
In 2024, CRH reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, CRH's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 27.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), CRH's Scope 3 emissions increased by 32.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2024, CRH reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 35,572 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 764.65 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, CRH reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 764.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,422.49, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, CRH ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
CRH is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, CRH reported a total carbon footprint of 47,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.8% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to CRH's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 57.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.94%.a