Energy Management

To decrease our contribution to climate change, we are investing in optimising energy and process efficiencies as well as replacing fossil fuel-based energy with renewable biomass sources.

We have set energy reduction targets and programmes across our business as part of our focus on continuous improvement in energy efficiency. We are also actively increasing renewable electricity use across our operations. To do this, our renewable energy teams pursue reliable future energy resources through purchasing agreements and partnering with organisations to install renewable energy sources.

• 99% of our energy use is covered by formal energy reduction targets and programmes
• 217 GWh of energy was saved through these programmes in 2020
• Over 50% of energy requirements in our cement plants in Europe was met by alternative fuels
• An increasing number of our operating companies are joining our “CRH 100% Club”, where 100% of the electricity used in their processes comes from renewable sources

In addition to using renewable energy in our processes, our products are essential in constructing the foundations for solar and wind renewable energy installations.