The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated Heidelberg Materials’ 2050 carbon reduction targets as consistent with the SBTi corporate net zero standard and in line with a 1.5°C trajectory. 

Following a thorough validation procedure, the cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete company’s long-term target was successfully assessed against the SBTi’s strict criteria.

Heidelberg Materials has committed to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050. The company has also committed to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 95% per ton of cementitious material by 2050 from a 2020 base year and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe, according to a statement.

At the beginning of 2023, SBTi had already validated the near-term reduction targets of Heidelberg Materials for 2030: a commitment to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26.7% per ton of cementitious material by 2030 from a 2020 base year and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services 25% within the same timeframe. 

In 2019, Heidelberg Materials was the first company in the cement sector to have its targets endorsed by the SBTi.