We continuously interact in a transparent manner with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies regarding our Sustainability performance, both at Group and local Operating Company locations. We are proud to have received the following recognitions:

CRH Group

MSCI

In 2024, CRH received a rating of AAA (on a scale of AAA - CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.

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CDP

CDP, formerly Carbon Disclosure Project, collates data on carbon emissions and carbon management on behalf of named institutional investors and rates companies for disclosure and performance.

We have participated in the CDP since 2003. Our 2023 Climate questionnaire was awarded CDP’s highest A score and our Water questionnaire received a B score.

 

CDP Supplier Engagement

CRH has been recognised by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader in 2023, raising the level of climate action across our value chain.

Sustainalytics

As of December 2024, CRH has an ESG Risk Rating of 17.6 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at Low Risk of exposure to different material ESG issues. We continue to be recognised for our strong management of ESG Material Risks in our Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating.

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ISS

In 2024, we were awarded a Prime rating, the highest relative performance rank by ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS). Prime rated companies are industry leaders which are well-equipped to mitigate the most prevalent ESG risks.

DJSI

We performed strongly against our peers in the 2024 S&P Global Annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), and we are a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

 

FTSE4Good

The FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

We continue to be included in the FTSE4Good Index.