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 2023 S&P Global Annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), maintaining our place in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index. |
 | 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 2022, raising the level of climate action across our value chain.
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 | 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 2023, we were included in the Euronext Vigeo Europe 120 Index and the Euronext Vigeo Eurozone 120. |
| MSCI As of June 2023, CRH rated 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 2023, 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 As of February 2024, CRH has an ESG Risk Rating of 20.6 from Sustainalytics and was assessed to be at Medium 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. (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.) |
 | Climate action ambition We fully support the goals of the Paris Agreement and are working towards delivery of our ambition to become a net-zero business by 2050. |
 | Society for Ecological Restoration As part of our sustainability targets, CRH commits to 100% of our extractive sites having reclamation/restoration plans. Across the countries we are operating in, we are creating and restoring natural habitats for the benefit of wildlife and people. Therefore, we are very excited to become a business member of the Society for Ecological Restoration in order to share our experiences and continue to learn and collaborate with experts in the field of ecological restoration. |
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 | 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 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 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. |
