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Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 1,633 | $ 1,552 | $ 1,479
Americas Materials Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization | 781 | 777 | 750
Americas Building Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization | 299 | 236 | 155
Europe Materials Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization | 464 | 466 | 490
Europe Building Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 89 | $ 73 | $ 84

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