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CRH plc

CountryIreland
Index EditionRECI Global Index 2026 — V1
Updated3 April 2026
StatusPublished
RECI Score
77.1
Gold
Executive Summary

CRH plc receives a Gold tier designation as a major building materials company and peer to Holcim. CDP A-, SBTi validated targets, with strong operational integration across cement, aggregates, and solutions businesses. Active in low-carbon concrete products and circular economy initiatives. P6 capped at L4 (Limited Assurance by EY). Comparable to Holcim but with slightly less advanced CCUS pipeline and sustainable financing architecture.

Technical assessment based on primary disclosures

Primary Data Source

Public Disclosure
CRH plc Sustainability Report 2024; CDP Climate Change Response 2024; CRH plc Annual Report / Integrated Report 2024

Assurance Verification

Limited Assurance (EY)
EY

Benchmarking Confidence

High-Medium Confidence
RECI Technical Methodology v2.4

Pillar Performance

Top:P1 Governance Chassis
Gap:P6 Assurance Depth

Assessment

Pillar Performance

Pillar 1
Integrated4

Governance Chassis

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 2
Integrated4

Data Infrastructure

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 3
Integrated4

Financial Controls

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 4
Integrated4

Operational Linkage

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 5
Integrated4

Risk Radar

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 6
Structured3

Assurance Depth

L1L2L3L4L5
Pillar 7
Integrated4

Transparency & Disclosure

L1L2L3L4L5

Index Disclaimer

RECI public scores are benchmark indicators derived from our interpretation of publicly available evidence at the time of review. They are not credit ratings, ESG ratings, certifications, or assurance statements. Scores reflect the four-stage governance process: AI analyst draft, senior ESG practitioner review, final record approval, and management calibration.