In 2022, CRH sourced 442 million t of materials and its own quarries covered an area of 323,200 ha

Environmental Impacts from Material Sourcing

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A total of 4.1G tonnes (t) of cement was produced globally in 20224. Cement production requires mining different minerals such as limestone, clay, and gypsum5. The process of mining these minerals has a diverse impact on the environment, including...

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