The health and safety of all those working for CRH continues to receive the highest priority across all operations globally.

CRH is committed to the highest standards of environmental management in all of our activities and to proactively addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate change.

CRH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance, the system by which companies are directed and controlled.

CRH believes that continued sustainable business success depends on the excellent relationships maintained with stakeholders.

CRH attaches great importance to its communications with all stakeholders. Stakeholders are identified as including employees, shareholders, the investment community, socially responsible investment rating agencies, legislative and regulatory authorities, industry peers, government representatives, contractors, customers and suppliers, as well as neighbours, local NGOs and community groups.