- Upward trend in safety incidents in North America, correlated with increased hiring and COVID-19 impacts
- Supply chain disruptions
James Hardie Industries plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY 2022 reporting, James Hardie Industries plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4M tCO2e (CY21). By scope: Scope 1: 370.2K tCO2e (CY21); Scope 2: 292.5K tCO2e (CY21); Scope 3: 1.7M tCO2e (CY21). 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
2.4M tCO2e (CY21)
FY 2022
Water Usage
2.2K ML (CY21)
FY 2022
Waste
310.0K tons (CY21)
FY 2022
Energy Use
2.6M MWh (CY21)
FY 2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY 2022)
| 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). | 370.2K tCO2e (CY21) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 292.5K tCO2e (CY21) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7M tCO2e (CY21) |
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 |
|---|---|
| FY 2022 | 2.4M tCO2e (CY21) |
| 2023 | 2.6M tCO2e/year (CY22) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 21% reduction in scope 1+2 greenhouse gas intensity (MT CO2e/$ revenue) in CY21
- 3.87M additional cubic feet of water recycled in CY21
- 47% reduction in landfill waste intensity (MT/$ revenue) in CY21
- Eliminated coal use at Carole Park, Australia facility
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 20% gender diversity in all management positions by FY24
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in landfill waste intensity (MT/$ revenue) by 2030
- 20M additional cubic feet of water recycled per year by 2030
- 40% reduction in scope 1+2 GHG intensity by 2030
- 80% of revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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