Codes of Conduct

Our corporate culture, while having a global dimension, is firmly based on the belief that local management, with a real understanding of its business and culture, can best serve the needs of all stakeholders. This flexibility to manage and make decisions creates a commitment to the important concept that each company is both individual and part of the global organization that is CRH. In the Code there is a recurring phrase: “It Begins with Me.” Living up to our values as a company is only possible when each of us plays their part. Keeping everyone safe, following the law, doing the right thing, showing respect to others – it all begins with me.

CRH places business ethics and sustainability at the forefront of all business interactions, including those with our suppliers, recognising they are key stakeholders in the success of our business.

We expect our suppliers, both direct and indirect, to share our unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and meet our standards including respect for human rights, health & safety and environmental stewardship.

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CRH believes that slavery, in all its forms, is unacceptable and that all CRH companies must do everything they can to prevent any form of slavery or any other unethical behavior. Our Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps CRH and its subsidiaries have taken to ensure that slavery, child labor, and human trafficking is not taking place within either its own business or its supply chains. This statement is being made in compliance with requirements for supply chain reporting in applicable jurisdictions as noted in the Modern Slavery Statement.

CRH is committed to doing business in a sustainable, responsible and ethical manner. This applies to our customers, suppliers, business partners, local governments, communities, shareholders and employees alike, building lasting relationships based on our values of doing what we say and leading with integrity.

In line with Irish legislation that came into effect in 2022, CRH plc’s three companies in Ireland – Irish Cement Ltd, Roadstone Ltd and CRH Group Services Ltd – publish gender pay gap reports on an annual basis.

Irish Cement Ltd. is the leading supplier of cement in Ireland, with plants located in Co. Limerick and Co. Meath, and employs 311 people. Roadstone Ltd. is Ireland’s leading supplier of construction materials, with a national network of quarries and outlets, and employs 696 people. CRH Group Services Ltd is the administrative head office of the global Group and employs 445 people.

All three of our businesses in Ireland saw an improvement in results and consequently there is a zero mean gender pay gap across the three entities combined (down from 8.8% last year). This reflects the progress being made as we continue to enhance inclusion and diversity in our workforce. Details of each company’s gender pay gap for the year, and initiatives to close the gaps, are included in the reports below.

At CRH, we are committed to building strong relationships with our stakeholders and making a positive difference in the communities where we operate. Our stakeholder engagement procedures empower our businesses to deliver local engagement in an inclusive and transparent way.

We have prepared Reports on Payments to Governments for Extractive Activities in line, for each of the applicable periods, with the EU Accounting (2013/34/EU) and Transparency (2004/109/EU) Directives as amended and as transposed into Irish Law and the disclosure and transparency rules of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. Our Reports on Payments to Governments for Extractive Activities for the year ended 31 December 2017 – 2024 are available to download below.

At CRH, we fully support the Paris Agreement, and are working to ensure we are part of the solution to climate change. We are also committed to transparent climate advocacy and have undertaken this review to ensure our climate policies, direct lobbying and trade group advocacy align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, as we recognise a supportive public policy environment can help us deliver our ambition to be net-zero by 2050.