CRH PLC
CRH's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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 - 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 CRH's Operational Emissions
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).
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.
CRH's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CRH's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CRH were 27,200,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has CRH reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, CRH's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 23.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
What are CRH's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CRH reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,500,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has CRH reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
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.
What methodology does CRH use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CRH reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
CRH's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into CRH's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CRH reported 17,400,000 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 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.
CRH's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CRH's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CRH reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,400,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Insights into CRH's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CRH reported a total carbon footprint of 47,100,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.