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CRH 2021 20-F Annual Report

CRH · CIK 849395 · Form 20-F · Fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 · Filed March 11, 2022

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

(Mark One)WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2021

OR

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

OR

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SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of event requiring this shell company report

Commission file number:

001-32846

CRH public limited company

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Republic of Ireland

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organisation)

Stonemason’s Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices)

Jim Mintern

Tel: +353 1 404 1000

mail@crh.com

Stonemason’s Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Ireland

(Name, Telephone, Email and/or Facsimile number and Address of Company Contact Person)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
CRH plc
Ordinary Shares of € 0.32 eachNew York Stock Exchange*
American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one Ordinary ShareCRHNew York Stock Exchange

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*Not for trading but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act. None

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act. None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.

Ordinary Shares of € 0.32 each774,140,338
5% Cumulative Preference Shares of € 1.27 each50,000
7% ‘A’ Cumulative Preference Shares of € 1.27 each872,000

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes X No

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If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes

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No X

Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their obligations under those Sections.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes X No

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer X Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Emerging Growth Company

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If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act

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†The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. X

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:

U.S. GAAP ☐International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by theOther ☐
International Accounting Standards Board X

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow. Item 17

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Item 18. ☐

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If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes

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Annual Report and Form 20-F

Contents
Overview
Our business at a glance2
Chairman’s Introduction4
Strategy Review
Why Invest in CRH8
Chief Executive’s Review10
Market Backdrop12
Our Strategy14
Business Model16
Key Performance Indicators18
Sustainability20
Risk Management32
Business Performance and Segmental Reviews
Finance Director’s Review38
Americas Materials42
Europe Materials46
Building Products50
Governance
Board of Directors56
Corporate Governance Report60
Directors’ Remuneration Report80
Directors’ Report110
Financial Statements
Independent Auditors’ Reports135
Consolidated Financial Statements140
Accounting Policies145
Notes on Consolidated Financial Statements155
Supplemental 20-F and Other Disclosures216
Shareholder Information246
Other Information258
Cross Reference to Form 20-F269
Index270

2021 Annual Report and Form 20-F 1 Our 2021 Performance Highlights SALES $31.0 billion +12% $27.6bn 2020 $31.0bn 2021 EBITDA (AS DEFINED)* $5.35 billion +16% $4.6bn 2020 $5.35bn 2021 OPERATING PROFIT $3.6 billion +58% $2.3bn 2020 $3.6bn 2021 PEOPLE 22%females in senior leadership 6% 16% 2020 22% 2021 CIRCULAR ECONOMY million tonnes of alternative fuels and 39.5raw materials recycled 8% 36.5mt 2020 39.5mt 2021 PROFIT AFTER TAX $2.6 billion +125% $1.2bn 2020 $2.6bn 2021 EARNINGS PER SHARE 328.8 cent +130% 142.9c 2020 328.8c 2021 DIVIDEND PER SHARE 121.0 cent +5% 115.0c 2020 121.0c 2021 CLIMATE kg CO2/ $ revenue Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scope 1 1.2 and Scope 2 CO Emissions -8% 2 1.3kg CO /$ 2020 2 1.2kg CO2/$ 2021 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS billion revenue $11.5from products with enhanced sustainability attributes 17% $9.8bn 2020 $11.5bn 2021 EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation, asset impairment charges, profit on disposals and the Group’s share of equity accounted investments’ profit after tax.

Our business at a glance We are organised as three operating Divisions of scale comprising Americas Materials, Europe Materials and Building Products. Our Three Operating Divisions Americas Materials +10% 2020: $11.3 billion c. 28,300 employees SALES c. 1,605 operating locations 46 US states, six Canadian provinces $12.4 billion Products & Services Aggregates • Cement • Paving and Construction Services • Readymixed Concrete • Asphalt Europe Materials +16% 2020: $9.1 billion c. 25,600 employees SALES c. 1,120 operating locations 20 Countries $10.6 billion Products & Services Aggregates • Cement • Lime • Paving and Construction Services • Infrastructural Concrete • Readymixed Concrete • Asphalt Building Products +11% 2020: $7.2 billion c. 23,500 employees SALES c. 510 operating locations 19 Countries $8.0 billion Products & Services Architectural Products • Building Envelope Infrastructure Products • Construction Accessories Our Integrated Building Solutions Story Mineral Reserves and Resources Our mineral reserves and resources are found in our extensive network of quarry locations. Building Materials We process our mineral reserves to produce primary building materials including cement, lime, aggregates, asphalt and readymixed concrete. Building Products We also produce and supply a wide range of products for construction markets globally including Architectural Products, Building Envelope Products, Infrastructure Products and Construction Accessories.

building materials and products, supplying a range of integrated solutions for use in homes. and building owners to design, engineer, test and manufacture solutions for the building envelope including curtain walls, storefronts and architectural glass. building materials and products to create highly engineered systems to collect, connect & protect vital utility infrastructure. and recycle end-to-end infrastructure solutions which connect communities using uniquely integrating materials, products, solutions and services.

A Record Financial Performance 2021 saw a record financial performance for CRH, attributable to the hard work of our employees, the consistent execution of our clear, focused strategy, the resilience and flexibility of the Group’s business model and ongoing initiatives to enhance and improve business and operational performance. These results also reflect the value which customers place on the depth and breadth of CRH’s products and the expertise with which its skilled employees provide solutions for customers’ needs in a fast-evolving construction environment. CRH grew its revenues, profit, margins, cash generation and returns on capital during 2021 with Operating Cash Flow 2 of $4.2 billion (2020: $3.9 billion) arising from record EBITDA (as defined)* of $5.35 billion (2020: $4.6 billion), enabling, amongst other investment activities, capital expenditure of $1.6 billion (2020: $1.0 billion) in existing businesses. CRH continues to actively manage its portfolio of businesses, assessing the ability of each business to continue to contribute to CRH’s long-term strategy and evaluating the potential for acquisitions to enhance our business platforms through the provision of value-added solutions for customers. The strength of CRH’s business model, balance sheet and cas

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Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisors n/a

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Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable n/a

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Item 3. Key Information

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - [Reserved] | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Capitalisation and Indebtedness | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - Risk Factors | | 232-240 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 4. Information on the Company

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - History and Development of the Company | | 2-4, 12-14, 38-40, 159-160, 172-173, 206-208, 245, 257 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Business Overview | | 2, 12-13, 42-53, 111, 155-159, 225, 232-240, 242, 245 | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Organisational Structure | | 245, 260-264 | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - Property, Plants and Equipment | | 146, 172-173, 225-231 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments None

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Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Operating Results | | 10-12, 18-19, 25, 38-40, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42-53, 76-77, 242 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Liquidity and Capital Resources | | 38-40, 144-153, 167, 172-173, 178-179, 180-196, 198-202, 244 | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Research and Development, Patents and Licences, etc. | | 245 | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - Trend Information | | 12, 38-40, 42-53 | | | | | | | | | | | | E | | - Critical Accounting Estimates | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | Supplemental Guarantor Information | | | | 224 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Directors and Senior Management | | 8-9, 56-59, 61, 265 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Compensation | | 81-109, 198-202 | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Board Practices | | 56-59, 64-68, 70-75, 95 | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - Employees | | 163, 245 | | | | | | | | | | | | E | | - Share Ownership | | 108, 251 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Major Shareholders | | 74, 248-249 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Related Party Transactions | | 210 | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Interests of Experts and Counsel | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 8. Financial Information

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information | | 140-210 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Legal Proceedings | | 242, 245 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Dividends | | 110, 250 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Significant Changes | | 245 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 9. The Offer and Listing

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Offer and Listing Details | | 248 | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Plan of Distribution | | n/a |

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C- Markets248
D- Selling Shareholdersn/a
E- Dilutionn/a
F- Expenses of the Issuen/a

Item 10. Additional Information

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Share Capital | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Memorandum and Articles of Association | | 255-256 | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Material Contracts | | None | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - Exchange Controls | | 257 | | | | | | | | | | | | E | | - Taxation | | 253-254 | | | | | | | | | | | | F | | - Dividends and Paying Agents | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | G | | - Statements by Experts | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | H | | - Documents on Display | | 257 | | | | | | | | | | | | I | | - Subsidiary Information | | 260-264 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 244

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Item 12. Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities

| | | | | | | | | | | A | | - Debt Securities | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | B | | - Warrants and Rights | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | C | | - Other Securities | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | D | | - American Depositary Shares | | 252 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PART II | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies None

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Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds None

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Item 15. Controls and Procedures 138, 240-241

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Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert 57-59, 64

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Item 16B. Code of Ethics 74-75

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Item 16C. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 65, 68, 75, 161, 257

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16D. | | Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees | | | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16E. | | Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers | | | | 249 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16F. | | Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant | | | | None | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16G. | | Corporate Governance | | | | 240-241 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16H. | | Mine Safety Disclosures | | | | 225 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 16I. | | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | | | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PART III | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 17. Financial Statements n/a

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Item 18. Financial Statements 140-210 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Item 19. Exhibits 268

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Index

A
Accounting Policies145
Acquisitions, Divestments & Finance Committee74
American Depositary Shares252
Americas Materials42
Annual General Meeting108
Audit Committee64
Auditors (Directors’ Report)112
Auditor’s Remuneration65, 161, 215
Auditor’s Report, Independent (US)135
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Balance Sheet
- Consolidated142
Board Approval of Financial Statements (note 33)210
Board Committees74
Board Effectiveness61
Board of Directors56
Board Responsibilities73
Building Products50
Business and Non-Current Asset Disposals (note 6)162
Business Combinations (note 30)151, 206
Business Model16
Business Performance36
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Capital and Financial Risk Management (note 22)189
Carbon23, 25
Cash and Cash Equivalents (note 23)152, 193
Cash Flow, Operating19
Cash Flow Statement, Consolidated144
Chairman’s Introduction4
Chief Executive’s Review10
Climate
- Strategy29
- Targets31
- TCFD28
Communications with Shareholders75
Company Secretary75
Compliance and Ethics74
Contractual Obligations244
Corporate Governance Practices240
Corporate Governance Report60
Cost Analysis (note 4)160
Credit Ratings190
CREST and Migration to Euroclear Bank249
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Debt, Analysis of Net (note 21)185
Deferred Income Tax
- expense (note 10)150, 168
- assets and liabilities (note 27)150, 197
Depreciation
- cost analysis (note 4)160
- property, plant and equipment (note 13)146, 150, 172
- segment analysis (note 2)157
Derivative Financial Instruments (note 25)152, 194
Directors’ Emoluments and Interests (note 32)210
Directors’ Interests in Share Capital108
Directors’ Remuneration Report80
Directors’ Report110
Directors’ Share Options102
Discontinued Operations (note 3)149, 159
Dividend Payments (Shareholder Information)110, 250
Dividend per Share1
Dividends (note 11)170
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Earnings per Ordinary Share (note 12)171
Employees, Average Number (note 7)163
Employment Costs (note 7)163
Environment23, 242
Equity Accounted Investments’ Profit, Share of157
ESG Ratings20
Europe Materials46
Exchange Rates154
Exhibits268
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Finance Costs and Finance Income (note 9)167
Finance Director’s Review38
Financial Assets (note 15)177
Financial Calendar257
Financial Statements, Consolidated140
Foreign Currency Translation121, 240
Frequently Asked Questions257
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Global Business2
Going Concern112
Governance54
Greenhouse Gas Emissions18
Guarantees (note 24)193
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Health and Safety18
2021 Annual Report and Form 20-F271
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Inclusion and Diversity18, 77
Income Statement, Consolidated140
Income Tax Expense (note 10)168
Intangible Assets (note 14)151, 174
Inventories (note 16)152, 177
Investor Relations Activities75
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Key Components of 2021 Performance39
Key Financial Data218
KPIs, Financial19
KPIs, Non-Financial18
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Leases (note 20)151, 182
Listing Rule 9.8.4C111
Loans and Borrowings, Interest-Bearing (note 24)152, 193
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Measuring Performance18
Memorandum and Articles of Association75, 255
N
Nomination & Corporate Governance Committee70
Non-controlling Interests (note 31)209
Non-GAAP Performance Measures219
Notes on Consolidated Financial Statements155
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Operating Costs (note 4)160
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Pensions, Retirement Benefit Obligations (note 28)146, 198
People116, 232
Principal Equity Accounted Investments264
Principal Subsidiary Undertakings260
Profit on Disposals (note 6)162
Property, Plant and Equipment (note 13)146, 150, 172
Property, Plants and Equipment225
Provisions for Liabilities (note 26)147, 196
Proxy Voting, Electronic257
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Registrars257
Regulatory Information111
Related Party Transactions (note 32)210
Remuneration Committee98
Reserves, Mineral226
Resources, Mineral226
Retirement Benefit Obligations (note 28)146, 198
Return on Net Assets (RONA)19, 220, 222
Revenue (note 1)148, 155
Risk Governance33
Risk Management and Internal Control112, 240
Risk Factors232
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Safety22
Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility Committee20, 76, 242
Sector Exposure and End-Use
- Americas Materials43
- Europe Materials47
- Building Products51
Segment Information (note 2)149, 157
Senior Independent Director57
Share-based Payments (note 8)149, 164
Share Capital and Reserves (note 29)153, 203
Share Options
- Directors102
- Employees (note 8)164
Share Premium205, 215
Share Price Data248
Shareholder Communication75
Shareholdings as at 31 December 202174, 248
Solutions13
Statement of Changes in Equity, Consolidated143
Statement of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated141
Stock Exchange Listings74, 248
Strategy14
Substantial Holdings74
Sustainability20
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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)28
Total Shareholder Return (TSR)11, 19, 221
Trade and Other Payables (note 18)180
Trade and Other Receivables (note 17)152, 178
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Volumes, Annualised
- Americas Materials43
- Europe Materials47
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Website74, 257
Working Capital and Provisions for Liabilities, Movement in (note 19)181
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Signatures

The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form

20-F

and that it has duly caused and authorised the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.

CRH public limited company
(Registrant)
/s/ J. Mintern
By:
Jim Mintern
Group Finance Director

Dated: 11 March 2022

CRH plc Stonemason’s Way Rathfarnham Dublin 16 D16 KH51 Ireland Telephone: +353 1 404 1000 E-mail: mail@crh.com Website: www.crh.com Registered Office 42 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2 D02 R279 Ireland Telephone: +353 1 634 4340 E-mail: crh42@crh.com CRH ® is a registered trade mark of CRH plc.Cover image: Oldcastle Infrastructure, part of CRH’s Building Product’s Division installed a new proprietary stormwater management solution MaxCapture ™ in Chandler, Arizona, United States. Due to the dry climate, when it rains stormwater runoff cannot infiltrate back into the soil and recharge the aquafers, resulting in surface flooding and a depleted water supply. MaxCapture is a customizable, modular system which integrates two existing Oldcastle Infrastructure systems, StormCapture ® and MaxWell ® to detain and infiltrate large volumes of stormwater runoff, maximising effectiveness while reducing both the overall footprint and installation cost of the solution.