- Policy changes relating to climate change/emissions management
- Mandatory and/or more onerous reporting requirements related to climate change and emissions management
- Change in environmental product labeling and/or building code requirements
- Stringent environmental laws relating to resource usage
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change
James Hardie Industries plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, James Hardie Industries plc 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)
2024
Water Usage
2.3K ML/year (CY23)
2024
Waste
311.0K tons/year (CY23)
2024
Energy Use
2.4M MWh/year (CY23)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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
- 10% reduction in CY23 Scope 1+2 emissions from CY21 baseline
- 22% reduction in Scope 1+2 GHG emissions intensity (CO2e/MMSF) at Carole Park in CY23 vs. CY21
- 18% reduction in electricity consumption at Schraplau, Germany facility
- 93% reduction in liquid waste paint collections from peak at one site
- 9% year-on-year reduction in water withdrawal (CY23) at Pulaski, Virginia site
- 50%+ reduction in cement CO2 impact using alternative binder created through industry collaborations (long-term goal)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (from CY21 baseline)
- Recycle an additional 20M cubic feet of water per year by 2030 (compared to CY19 baseline)
- Increase diversity in management and senior leadership by FY26 (targets specified in report)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve zero manufacturing waste to landfill by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 1+2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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