- Massively rising energy and raw material prices impacting construction activity and demand
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and climate events
- Weakening demand in key markets
Heidelberg Materials
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 64.6 million tCO2e (net) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific net CO2 emissions by 2% in 2022
- Increased alternative fuel rate to 28.7% in 2022
- Reduced clinker ratio to 71.6% in 2022
- Won the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment for ReConcrete-360° concept
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce specific net CO2 emissions to 500 kg per tonne of cementitious material by 2026
- Increase sustainable revenue to over 70% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 CO2 emissions to 400 kg per tonne of cementitious material by 2030
- Reduce total CO2 footprint according to SBTi 1.5°C pathway by 2030
- Capture 10 million tonnes of CO2 cumulatively through CCUS projects by 2030
- Achieve 50% of revenue from sustainable products by 2030
- Offer circular alternatives for 50% of concrete products by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economyBiodiversityWater managementOccupational health and safetyDiversity, equity & inclusionResponsible procurementHuman rightsCommunity engagement