HeidelbergCement has CO2 reduction targets scientifically validated to 2030

HeidelbergCement Co is the first cement producer to receive approval for science-based CO₂ reduction targets. Having been assessed against the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria, HeidelbergCement's CO₂ reduction targets to 2030 have been validated.

The SBTi independently assesses and validates emission reduction targets against the latest climate science. Emissions reductions currently need to fall in-line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming below 2˚C and to pursue limits to warming down to 1.5˚C.

"Our goal is to realise the vision of CO₂-neutral concrete by 2050 at the latest. In the coming years, we want to make significant progress in this direction, and the SBTi's approval is a clear proof of our strong commitment," said Dr Bernd Scheifele, Chairman of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement.

HeidelbergCement has focussed on a CO₂ reduction strategy based on concrete bottom-up measures on plant and product level. This includes improving energy efficiency and a steady increase in the use of alternative fuels.

HeidelbergCement's SBTi-approved target is to reduce scope 1 GHG emissions by 15 per cent of cementitious materials by 2030 from a 2016 base year. The company also commits to reducing scope 2 GHG emissions to 65 per tonne of cementitious materials by 2030. The SBTi-approved target is consistent with HeidelbergCement's previously formulated goal of a 30 per cent reduction in its specific net CO₂ emissions by 2030, compared with 1990.

To date HeidelbergCement has already achieved a 20 per cent reduction.