Vulcan Materials Co
Vulcan Materials's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Vulcan 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).
Vulcan 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Vulcan Materials's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vulcan Materials amounted to 1,208,798 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vulcan Materials decreased by 1.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vulcan Materials were 898,159 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Vulcan Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 52.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.36%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Vulcan Materials's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 310,639 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Vulcan Materials reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vulcan Materials's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vulcan Materials 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Vulcan Materials use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Vulcan Materials's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Vulcan Materials's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported 3,940,017 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 2023 disclosure of Vulcan Materials includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,940,017 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 emissions increased by 26.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vulcan Materials disclose?
In 2023, Vulcan 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 Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,214,289.554 tCO₂e (56.2%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,556,306.715 tCO₂e (39.5%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 145,780.629 tCO₂e (3.7%)
Vulcan Materials's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Vulcan Materials’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 898,159 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,782 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 115.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Vulcan Materials's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 115.42 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 60.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Vulcan Materials rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Vulcan Materials ranked 13 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Vulcan Materials is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Vulcan Materials's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Vulcan Materials reported a total carbon footprint of 5,148,815 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Vulcan Materials's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 17.44%. a