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Vulcan Materials Co

Common Name
Vulcan Materials
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
11,971
Ticker
VMC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Vulcan Materials Company is a leading producer of construction materials, specializing in supplying key building blocks such as crushed stone, sand, gravel, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete. Founded ...

Vulcan Materials's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Vulcan Materials has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Vulcan Materials’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Vulcan Materials's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Vulcan Materials's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
b. Vulcan Materials's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Vulcan Materials's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Vulcan Materials's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
c. Vulcan Materials's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
d. Vulcan Materials's ESG Report 2021
d. Vulcan Materials's ESG Report 2021

Insights into Vulcan Materials's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofVulcan Materials amounted to1,236,948metric 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 Vulcan Materialsincreased by 0.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e0%+32%+12%-1%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vulcan Materials were 921,276 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Vulcan Materials reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 47.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vulcan Materials's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Vulcan Materials's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Vulcan Materials reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 315,672 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Vulcan Materials reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), 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 2024, Vulcan Materials reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Vulcan Materials's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

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

In 2024, Vulcan Materials reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 921,276 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,418 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 124.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Vulcan Materials's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00050,000500,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AlcoaYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,570,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1,308.95 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MRelianceYear: 2024Scope 1: 186,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,835Scope 1 Intensity: 13.44 tCO2e/$MCortevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 354,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,908Scope 1 Intensity: 20.94 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MKnife RiverYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,493 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,899Scope 1 Intensity: 132.63 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MNewmontYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,728,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,682Scope 1 Intensity: 146.02 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MAdvanSixYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,890,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 1,245.78 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MMosaicYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,123Scope 1 Intensity: 292.19 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MMartin Marietta MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 443.70 tCO2e/$MEagle MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,259Scope 1 Intensity: 2,310.45 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MVulcan MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 921,276 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,418Scope 1 Intensity: 124.20 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Vulcan Materials reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 124.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, 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 2024, Vulcan Materials ranked 14 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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

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