- Increase in TRIFR driven by low potential consequence injuries
- Need to reduce potable water consumption
- Need to reduce solid waste to landfill
- Need to increase recycled content in packaging
- Transition risks related to policy changes, energy costs, and emissions regulations
- Physical risks related to extreme weather events
CSR Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CSR Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 435.5K tonnes of CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 272.8K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 162.4K tonnes of CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
435.5K tonnes of CO2e
2023
Water Usage
867.5K kL
2023
Waste
13.5K tonnes
2023
Energy Use
5.6M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 272.8K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 162.4K tonnes of CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 435.5K tonnes of CO2e |
| 2022 | 450.1K tCO2e/year (excluding contractors and NZ) |
| 2021 | 452.6K tonnes of CO2e (YEJ 2021 excluding New Zealand and contractors) |
| 2019-07 to 2020-06 | 453.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12.9% reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions per tonne of saleable product over the last three years
- Commissioned a 377 kW solar system at PGH Cecil Park, NSW, reducing carbon emissions by 347 tonnes of CO2e/year
- 7% reduction in absolute scope 1 and scope 2 emissions compared to YEJ20
- 9% reduction in scope 2 emissions due to solar deployment and energy savings projects
- 48.5% recovery rate for timber in YEM24 year to date, compared to 45% in YEM23
- 21.5% reduction in timber consumption in YEM24 to date, compared to YEM23
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% of electricity generated by renewable energy by 2030
- 20% energy reduction (GJ) per tonne of saleable product by 2030
- 5% of indirect spend by procurement with social enterprises by 2030
- 75% reduction in solid waste to landfill by 2030
- 30% reduction of potable water consumed (ltr) per tonne of saleable product by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Decarbonisation pathwaySafe workplaceAdvancing innovationBuilding communitiesClosing the loop