- Increase in incident rate from 2.4 to 3.1 in 2022, including two employee fatalities.
- Climate change and its impact on operations and supply chain.
- Transition risks related to regulatory changes, market shifts, and technology obsolescence.
- Physical risks from severe weather and natural disasters.
GCC, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.555 Mt CO2/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 3.555 Mt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 0.274 Mt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.242 Mt CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.555 Mt CO2/year (Scope 1)
2022
Renewable Energy
15% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
3.050 Mm3/year
2022
Waste
4.7K tons/year (sent for disposal)
2022
Energy Use
19.2K TJ/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.555 Mt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.274 Mt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.242 Mt CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.555 Mt CO2/year (Scope 1) |
| 2020 | 734 kg CO2/ton of cementitious material (2020) |
| 2019 | 3.3K thousand metric tons/year (net CO2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific gross CO2, Scope 1 emissions per ton of cementitious material by 3.4% compared to 2015 baseline.
- Reduced specific Scope 2 emissions per ton of cementitious material by 25.8% compared to 2015 baseline.
- Achieved 15% renewable energy share in overall electricity consumption.
- Pueblo and Rapid City cement plants achieved ENERGY STAR certification.
- Increased alternative fuels utilization to improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions at the Samalayuca plant.
- Decreased clinker content from 88% to 86% in 2022 with blended cements.
- Pueblo plant started producing 100% PLC (Portland Limestone Cement).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce specific gross CO2, Scope 1 emissions per ton of cementitious material to 605 kg by 2027.
- Reduce specific Scope 2 emissions per ton of cementitious material by 57% compared to 2015 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% from the use of sold products by 2030 (2015 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 25% alternative fuels substitution rate by 2030.
- Reduce clinker factor below 80% by 2030.
- Increase women in workforce to 20% overall and 25% in management by 2030.
- Achieve 25 hours of training and development per employee by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality across the concrete value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & Greenhouse GasesEnergy ManagementAir EmissionsHealth & SafetyEmployee Training & DevelopmentSustainable Products & InnovationsBusiness EthicsProduct Quality and Safety