The commitment is led by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in partnership with the UN Global Compact and the “We Mean Business” coalition.
By signing up HeidelbergCement joins the global Race To Zero campaign, which aims to build positive momentum for the transition to a decarbonised economy ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in November 2021.
“As one of the world's leading building materials producers, we are continuously increasing our efforts in the global fight against climate change,” says Dominik von Achten, chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement. “We are working on all levels to reach climate neutrality – within our operations as well as through associations and initiatives such as the Race To Zero campaign. Every effort brings us closer to our goal.”
HeidelbergCement says that, to substantiate the path to 2050 with concrete, scientifically validated targets and measures, it will intensify its collaboration with the Science Based Targets initiative and global partners.
The company has already committed itself to lower its Scope 1 emissions to below 500 kg of CO2 per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, a reduction of 33% compared to 1990. HeidelbergCement’s scope 2 emissions are to be reduced by 65% by 2030 compared to 2016. To also significantly reduce the supply and transport-related scope 3 emissions, HeidelbergCement says it collaborates with partners along the entire value chain. The company adds that it aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest.
