- Geopolitical risks (e.g., conflicts, inflation)
- Price pressure
- Shortage of labor
- Lack of raw materials/fuels/aggregates
- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change (physical and transition risks)
- Shortage of strategic decarbonized materials (fly ash, slag, calcined clay)
- Reputational risk
Cementir Holding N.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cementir Holding N.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.2M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 424.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.6M tCO2e/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
10.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
22% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
15.3M m3/year
2023
Waste
62.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
38.0M GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 7.2M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 424.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions per ton of grey cement by 9% compared to 2020 (655 kg in 2023 vs 718 kg in 2020)
- Reduced CO₂ emissions per ton of white cement by 7% compared to 2020 (846 kg in 2023 vs 915 kg in 2020)
- Increased the percentage of Taxonomy-aligned activities in 2023 (three plants met the threshold)
- Reduced clinker content in grey cement to 79% in 2023 from 80% in 2022
- Reduced clinker to cement ratio for white cement to 79% in 2023 from 81% in 2022
- Increased use of alternative fuels by 1 percentage point compared to 2022 (33% in 2023 vs 32% in 2022)
- Produced 11,120 tons of fuel from waste in 2023
- 95% of quarry rehabilitation plans in place
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2030 (25% in high water stress areas)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO₂ emissions per ton of grey cement to 458 kg by 2030
- Reduce CO₂ emissions per ton of white cement to 737 kg by 2030
- Increase alternative fuel use to 48% for grey cement and 14% for white cement by 2030
- Reduce clinker content to 64% for grey cement and 78% for white cement by 2030
- Install CCS system in Aalborg by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and GHG emissionsHealth & SafetyCompetitive behaviour and Cybersecurity and data protection