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Segment information - Schedule of gain or loss on disposal of business (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 (loss) gain on divestitures | $ 0 | $ (99) | $ 78
Americas Materials Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total (loss) gain on divestitures |  | 0 | 104
Americas Building Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total (loss) gain on divestitures |  | 0 | (25)
Europe Materials Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total (loss) gain on divestitures |  | (99) | 3
Europe Building Solutions |  |  |
Segment information - Consolidated Balance Sheet |  |  |
Total (loss) gain on divestitures |  | $ 0 | $ (4)

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