- Fatal accident involving a contractor at Austral Masonry Cairns site (no direct operational control by Brickworks)
- Decrease in female senior executive representation in North America from 21% to 14%
- High voluntary employee turnover in Australia (19.8%)
- Supply chain risks related to modern slavery
- Cybersecurity threats (phishing and virus attacks)
Brickworks Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-08 to 2023-07 reporting, Brickworks Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 400 ktCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 317 ktCO2e/year; Scope 2: 83 ktCO2e/year. 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
400 ktCO2e/year
2022-08 to 2023-07
Renewable Energy
11% (Australia)
of total energy
Water Usage
163 ML/year
2022-08 to 2023-07
Energy Use
6.14 PJ/year
2022-08 to 2023-07
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-08 to 2023-07)
| 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). | 317 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 83 ktCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-08 to 2023-07 | 400 ktCO2e/year |
| 2021-08 to 2022-07 | 206.0K tCO2e (Scope 1) + 72285 tCO2e (Scope 2) Australia; 120675 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 18040 tCO2e (Scope 2) North America |
| 2020-08-01 to 2021-07-31 | 262.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 Australia) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced mains water usage in Australia by 11% from FY2022
- 11% biofuel share of total energy consumed in Australia
- 47,400 m2 of progressive rehabilitation completed in Australia and 168,800 m2 in North America
- 5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to FY2022
- 20% recycled content in Australian building products (up from 17% in FY2022)
- Over $6 million invested in air quality emission controls in Australia since FY2019
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce potable water use in water-stressed areas
- Increase verified sustainable products to 25% by 2025
- Invest over $2 million in air quality emission control by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline
- 10% increase in gas efficiency at Austral Bricks plants by 2030
- Continued investment in renewable biomethane opportunities and transition to hydrogen fuel economy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy ManagementWater ManagementWaste ManagementBiodiversityHealth & SafetyWorkforce Diversity & InclusionCommunity EngagementSupply Chain ResponsibilityGovernance