Heidelberg Materials AG
Heidelberg Materials's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials 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).
Heidelberg Materials has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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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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 Heidelberg Materials's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heidelberg Materials amounted to 67,830,000 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 Heidelberg Materials decreased by 0.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Heidelberg Materials were 62,790,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Heidelberg Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Heidelberg Materials's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Heidelberg Materials's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,440,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 5,040,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Heidelberg Materials reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Heidelberg Materials's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Heidelberg Materials 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Heidelberg Materials use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Heidelberg Materials's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Heidelberg Materials's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported 23,700,000 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 Heidelberg Materials includes a breakdown across 5 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.
Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,700,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 68.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 31.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Heidelberg Materials 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Heidelberg Materials disclose?
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e (33.33%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 7,300,000 tCOâ‚‚e (30.8%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 4,500,000 tCOâ‚‚e (18.99%)
Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Heidelberg Materials's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported a total carbon footprint of 91,530,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.97% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Heidelberg Materials's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 68.6% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.89%.