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:
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 | DJSI We performed strongly against our peers in the 2021 assessment, maintaining our place in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index. S&P Global – The 2022 Sustainability yearbook Since 2004, The Sustainability Yearbook has listed the world’s most sustainable companies in each industry as determined by their score in the S&P Global Annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). |
 | 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 and our 2021 CDP Climate and Water questionnaires were awarded a score of A-. |
 | 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. |
 | Euronext Vigeo Eiris The Vigeo Eiris group specializes in the qualitative assessment of companies according to social and environmental criteria and following a set of specifications related to sustainable development. As of March 2022, we were included in the Euronext Vigeo Europe 120 Index and the Euronext Vigeo Eurozone 120. |
| MSCI In 2021, CRH received a rating of AAA (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. (The use by CRH plc of any MSCI ESG Research LLC or its affiliates (“MSCI”) data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of CRH plc by MSCI. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, and are provided ‘as-is’ and without warranty. MSCI names and logos are trademarks or service marks of MSCI.) |
 | ECPI As of March 2022, we maintained our place in the ECPI® Indices. ECPI focuses primarily on the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance factors that determine issuers’ sustainability and intangible market value. ECPI research covers over 4,000 issuers and maintains one of the world's largest sustainability databases. |
 | Sustainalytics In February 2022, CRH received an ESG Risk Rating of 19.3 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at Low Risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. (Copyright ©2022 Sustainalytics. All rights reserved. This section contains information developed by Sustainalytics (www.sustainalytics.com). Such information and data are proprietary of Sustainalytics and/or its third party suppliers (Third Party Data) and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement of any product or project, nor an investment advice and are not warranted to be complete, timely, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose. Their use is subject to conditions available at https://www.sustainalytics.com/legal-disclaimers.) |
 | STOXX ESG Leaders Index We continue to be listed on the STOXX® Global ESG Leaders Index. The STOXX Global ESG Leaders index offers a representation of the leading global companies in terms of environmental, social and governance criteria, based on ESG indicators provided by Sustainalytics. The index is made of the following three ESG sub-indices: the STOXX Global ESG Environmental Leaders, the STOXX Global ESG Social Leaders and the STOXX Global ESG Governance Leaders indices. |
 | Climate action ambition We continue to drive positive change by promoting a circular economy and setting dynamic carbon reduction targets. |
Our Operating Companies won over 900 awards for their environmental and safety performance in 2020.
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 | OPTERRA – Concrete Sustainability Council Gold Certification OPTERRA Karsdorf, part of our Europe Materials Division, has achieved gold certification from the Concrete Sustainability Council for sustainable management practices. The plant is now one of eight cement plants in the world to hold the certification. |
 | Dufferin Aggregates, Milton Quarry – World Biosphere Area Dufferin’s Milton Quarry is a designated World Biosphere area. Rehabilitation plans in the area have created new habitats for over 120 bird species, 37 butterfly species and 6 amphibian species, including the northern leopard frog. |
 | TexasBit – Women of Asphalt’s ’20 to Watch in 2020’ Luiza Barros of TexasBit, part of our Americas Materials Division, was named on Women of Asphalt’s ’20 to Watch in 2020’ list. Women of Asphalt supports women in the asphalt industry in North America through mentoring and advocacy, while also encouraging more women to pursue careers in asphalt. The ’20 to watch’ list includes outstanding individuals who have achieved success, effected positive change in the industry and given back to their community. |
 | Tarmac – Clear Assured Bronze Standard Accreditation for Inclusion and Diversity Tarmac, part of our Europe Materials Division in the UK, recently received Clear Assured Bronze Standard from assessment body The Clear Company for its work with inclusion and diversity. This accreditation was awarded due to the successful changes to policy and processes, as well as a fundamental cultural shift across the company, reflecting the efforts undertaken by all employees and leaders to foster and celebrate a fair and supportive culture that promotes opportunities for all. |
