Cementir Holding N.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,215,766 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:7,184,097 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:424,422 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,607,247 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:22% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:38,005,770 GJ/year
Water Consumption:15,317,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:62,710 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change and GHG emissions
- Health & Safety
- Competitive behaviour and Cybersecurity and data protection
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
Social Achievements
- No fatal injuries reported among employees, contractors, or subcontractors in 2023
- 16% reduction in the total number of lost time injuries compared to 2022
- Launched specific training on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and achieved all DEI targets for 2023
- More than 80,000 hours of training provided in 2023 through Cementir Academy
Governance Achievements
- Improved ESG ratings in 2023 (upgrade to A in MSCI rating and A- in Refinitiv rating)
- Board composed of 50% women in 2023, exceeding the target
- 15% reduction in clinker ratio in RMC products in 2023, exceeding the target
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 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
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2030 (25% in high water stress areas)
Environmental Challenges
- 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
Mitigation Strategies
- Active market monitoring and portfolio optimization
- Strict cost discipline and long-term contracts
- Talent programs and employee engagement initiatives
- Securing supply through long-term contracts and finding new suppliers
- Progressive decarbonization and investment in CCS technology
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies
- Active engagement with ESG rating agencies and transparent communication
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 154 suppliers involved in CDP Supply Chain program; 63 responded
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Water stress
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- CBAM
- Shortage of strategic decarbonized materials
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products
- CCS technology
- Green energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001 (8 cement plants, 3 RMC companies, 1 waste management company), ISO 45001 (all cement plants)
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- FUTURECEM®
- D-Carb
- UNI-Green concrete
Awards & Recognition
- CDP Climate Change A-
- CDP Water Security A-