- Reducing the carbon footprint of operations and products.
- Managing the impact of operations on the environment.
- Protecting biodiversity.
- Ensuring employee health and safety.
- Attracting and retaining employees.
- Promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Maintaining business ethics and compliance.
- Managing supply chain risks.
- Commitment to communities.
Vicat
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vicat disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.8 million metric tons of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 3.9 million tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2023. By scope: Scope 1: 17.8 million metric tons of CO2e; Scope 2: 0.9 million metric tons of CO2e; Scope 3: 3.9 million metric tons of CO2e. 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
18.8 million metric tons of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 3.9 million tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2023
2023
Renewable Energy
8.8%
of total energy
Water Usage
18.2 million m3/year
2023
Energy Use
2.9K GWh/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). | 17.8 million metric tons of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.9 million metric tons of CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.9 million metric tons of CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.8 million metric tons of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 3.9 million tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2023 |
| 2021 | 16.0 Mt CO2e (2020) |
| 2018 | 15.9M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced clinker content in cement from 77.5% in 2022 to 76.8% in 2023.
- Increased use of alternative fuels to 32% across the Group (72.7% in Europe), preventing the burning of 1,000,000 metric tons of coal equivalent.
- Reduced specific CO2 emissions to 588 kg net CO2 per metric ton of cement equivalent (a 20 kg reduction from 2022).
- 4.5 million metric tons of materials recycled, reused or repurposed.
- 73% of quarries have restoration plans.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce electricity emissions by 40% compared with 2020.
- Reduce process and thermal emissions to 497 kg net CO2 per metric ton of cement equivalent at Group level by 2030.
- Reduce clinker content in cement to 69% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationResource managementCircular economyBiodiversitySupply chain managementHealth and safetyDiversity and inclusionSkills developmentEmployee retentionBusiness ethicsCompliance