People and Communities

People are our priority, and business performance depends on the strength of our relationships with employees, contractors, supply chain and the relationships we build with the communities where we operate.

We focus on creating a world-class culture of safety and well-being and foster continuous development, inclusion, acceptance, trust, respect and teamwork to promote a thriving workplace. We invest in our employees’ growth by offering a range of training, mentoring and development opportunities.

Using our reach and influence, we build strong, positive relationships with our local communities in order to make a positive difference for people, society and the environment on a large scale.

Ongoing Target: Zero fatalities in any year

2030 Target: 100% of companies to have Community Engagement Plans by 2030

Safety is embedded in our values, and the safety and well-being of our employees, contractors, customers and the general public is of fundamental importance. We continue to collaborate to drive safety improvements across our industry and beyond, implementing good practice safety management systems and health and well-being programmes across all our locations. Eliminating fatalities is paramount, underpinned by our mandatory CRH Life Saving Rules.

We invest in our employees at all levels of the organization to grow their careers and empower our leaders to solve challenges and achieve impact, always in line with our commitment to performance. In 2024, CRH launched a new global Leadership Competency Framework, as well as a new CRH Leadership Academy, to support the development of all our people.

We work to build enduring relationships with our communities, actively engaging to build trust, and to understand and address any concerns raised. Through community engagement plans we can provide focused support, understand concerns and address any potential impacts, all with the aim of having a positive impact for our communities.

Our 2024 Performance

• 76% of our operating companies had Community Engagement Plans in place.

Find out more about what we are doing for People & Communities:

2024 Sustainability Performance Report