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Tarmac

Tarmac, officially known as Tarmac Limited, is a leading construction materials company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1903, Tarmac has evolved into a key player in the construction industry, with major operational regions across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The company specialises in the production of asphalt, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete, offering innovative solutions that cater to diverse construction needs. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Tarmac has pioneered environmentally friendly practices within the industry, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking responsible sourcing. With a strong market position, Tarmac has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its safety standards and community engagement initiatives. As a trusted partner in infrastructure development, Tarmac continues to shape the landscape of the UK’s built environment.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Tarmac's score of 44 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tarmac's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Tarmac reported total carbon emissions of approximately 596,520,000 kg CO2e, which included 267,816,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 328,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set a significant commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, starting from 2023. This long-term goal encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting Tarmac's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint comprehensively. The emissions data from previous years indicates a trend in reporting, with no specific figures available for 2021 and 2020 emissions, while 2019 emissions were not disclosed. Tarmac's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated through its initiatives aimed at reducing emissions across its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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199020202022
Scope 1
680,021,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
289,456,000
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00,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tarmac's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Tarmac is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tarmac is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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