- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (particularly cement usage in products).
- Managing climate-related risks (extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions).
- Ensuring responsible sourcing and human rights throughout the supply chain.
James Hardie Building Products Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, James Hardie Building Products Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9M tCO2e/year (CY23). By scope: Scope 1: 331.3K tCO2e/year (CY23); Scope 2: 265.4K tCO2e/year (CY23); Scope 3: 2.3M tCO2e/year (CY23). 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
2.9M tCO2e/year (CY23)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
2%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.9K ML/year (CY23)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
230.9K tons/year (CY23)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
2.4M MWh/year (CY23)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 331.3K tCO2e/year (CY23) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 265.4K tCO2e/year (CY23) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.3M tCO2e/year (CY23) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1+2 emissions by 10% from CY21 baseline.
- Reduced liquid waste paint collections by 93% from peak, eliminating 130 metric tons of liquid waste disposal per month.
- Increased sludge reclamation across plants, reducing landfill costs and delivering raw material savings.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 18% at Schraplau, Germany facility.
- Reduced natural gas use per square meter of board produced by 22% at Carole Park, Australia.
- Reduced water withdrawal by 9% year-on-year at Pulaski, Virginia plant.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
📅 Medium-term
- Recycle an additional 20M cubic feet of water per year by 2030, compared to CY19 baseline.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceSafetyCommunity EngagementSupply Chain ResponsibilityWater ConservationWaste Reduction