- Increase in reportable incidents and severity rates
- Tragic accident at Rio Tuba Plant in the Philippines
- Increase in emission exceedances (9%)
- Lingering economic and market uncertainty
- Lack of infrastructure for carbon transportation and sequestration
- Evolving regulatory environments and inconsistencies in carbon pricing
Graymont
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Graymont disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.21 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1) + 0.13 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 5.21 Million tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 0.13 Million tonnes 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
5.21 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1) + 0.13 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 2)
2023
Waste
449.2K tonnes of partially calcined by-products sold (7% decrease from 2022)
2023
Energy Use
27 PJ (21% above 2004 levels)
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). | 5.21 Million tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.13 Million tonnes 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 | 5.21 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 1) + 0.13 Million tonnes CO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2022 | 5.3 million tonnes CO2eq (Scope 1) |
| 2021 | 5.4 million tonnes CO2eq (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 2% reduction in total environmental incidents
- Extension of comprehensive environmental standards to facilities in Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
- Completion of nine environmental-compliance audits and six environmental-conformance audits
- 0.9% decrease in Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2020
- 2.1% decrease in total Scope 1 GHG emissions
- 4.5% decrease in combustion emissions from 2022 levels
- 7% reduction in spills of petroleum or hazardous substances above reportable levels
- 11% year-over-year decrease in the number of complaints received
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyEnvironmentCommunity RelationsWorkforce CultureGovernance