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Heidelberg Materials AG

Common Name
Heidelberg Materials
Country
Germany
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
50,692
Ticker
HEI
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Heidelberg Materials AG, formerly known as HeidelbergCement, is a leading global building materials company. Specializing in the production and distribution of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Heidelberg Materials’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Heidelberg Materials's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Heidelberg Materials's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Heidelberg Materials's Sustainability Report 2021
b. Heidelberg Materials's Sustainability Report 2021
c. Heidelberg Materials's Sustainability Report 2020
c. Heidelberg Materials's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Heidelberg Materials's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHeidelberg Materials amounted to67,830,000metric 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 Heidelberg Materialsdecreased by 0.03%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 M40 M60 M80 MtCO2e-7%+1%-5%-4%-1%
  • 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).a

Has Heidelberg Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

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.a

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.a

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.a

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.a

Heidelberg Materials's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e
  • 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.a

The 2024 disclosure of Heidelberg Materials includes a breakdown across 5of 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

Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202406 M12 M18 M24 MtCO2e-6%+12%-13%+10%+4%
  • 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).a

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.a

Has Heidelberg Materials reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Heidelberg Materials's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Heidelberg Materials's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac

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.a

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.a

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:a

  • 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

Investments(Cat. 15)(30.8%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(19.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(33.3%)

Insights into Heidelberg Materials’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 62,790,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 22,016 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,852.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Heidelberg Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20010,000200,00010,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AHBCRHYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 35,572Scope 1 Intensity: 764.65 tCO2e/$MHolcimYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,162Scope 1 Intensity: 2,434.72 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,488,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,419Scope 1 Intensity: 5,575.18 tCO2e/$MAmbuja CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,756,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 3,779.25 tCO2e/$MTitan SAYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,516,383 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,751Scope 1 Intensity: 3,822.16 tCO2e/$MUltraTech CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 81,107,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,890Scope 1 Intensity: 9,123.71 tCO2e/$MAAAsia CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,078,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,329Scope 1 Intensity: 9,050.46 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,219,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,226Scope 1 Intensity: 5,005.30 tCO2e/$MFletcher BuildingYear: 2025Scope 1: 714,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,265Scope 1 Intensity: 167.40 tCO2e/$MMartin Marietta MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 443.70 tCO2e/$MCementir HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900,426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,755Scope 1 Intensity: 3,930.84 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MTecnoglassYear: 2023Scope 1: 82,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 833Scope 1 Intensity: 99.60 tCO2e/$MEagle MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,259Scope 1 Intensity: 2,310.45 tCO2e/$MRamco CementsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,003,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 989Scope 1 Intensity: 8,090.16 tCO2e/$MTPI PoleneYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,063,777 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,243Scope 1 Intensity: 5,681.39 tCO2e/$MJ K CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,472,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 7,785.22 tCO2e/$MAfrimatYear: 2023Scope 1: 112,790 tCO2eRevenue: $M 267Scope 1 Intensity: 421.67 tCO2e/$MHHHuaxin Building Materials GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,954,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,689Scope 1 Intensity: 6,388.80 tCO2e/$MWest China CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,889,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,249Scope 1 Intensity: 7,921.29 tCO2e/$MCaltagironeYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,909,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,178Scope 1 Intensity: 3,172.09 tCO2e/$MChia Hsin CementYear: 2022Scope 1: 835 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73Scope 1 Intensity: 11.38 tCO2e/$MBBBBMGYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,139,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,038Scope 1 Intensity: 3,134.65 tCO2e/$MGCCYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,386,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 2,482.56 tCO2e/$MXinyi Glass HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,227,146 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,874Scope 1 Intensity: 1,818.48 tCO2e/$MHeidelberg MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 62,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,016Scope 1 Intensity: 2,852.06 tCO2e/$M

How does Heidelberg Materials's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Heidelberg Materials reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,852.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,779.25, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Heidelberg Materials rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Heidelberg Materials ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Heidelberg Materials is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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.a

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%.a

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