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Segment information - Schedule of depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 424 | $ 401 | $ 821 | $ 785
Americas Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 208 | 195 | 398 | 381
Americas Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 84 | 73 | 164 | 148
Europe Materials Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 109 | 111 | 212 | 212
Europe Building Solutions |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | $ 23 | $ 22 | $ 47 | $ 44

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