Brickworks
Brickworks Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the building materials industry, renowned for its innovative approach to manufacturing. Established in 1934, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Specialising in clay bricks, concrete products, and masonry solutions, Brickworks stands out for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The company’s unique offerings, such as its environmentally friendly production processes and diverse product range, cater to both residential and commercial markets. With a strong market position, Brickworks has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its design excellence and contributions to sustainable building practices. As a trusted name in the industry, Brickworks continues to set benchmarks for quality and innovation in construction materials.
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Brickworks's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Brickworks reported global carbon emissions of approximately 244,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 68,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 312,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes combined. In Australia, specific emissions data for 2024 was not disclosed. For the previous year, 2023, Brickworks' emissions included approximately 120,825,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 22,355,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 143,180,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Additionally, in 2023, the company reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 233,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 142,000,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (around 50,000,000 kg CO2e). Brickworks is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on the transition to a hydrogen fuel economy. This initiative targets both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with investments starting in 2023. The company is currently on track for its two-year goals but has not met its five-year targets. Overall, Brickworks is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint through strategic investments and long-term climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 218,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Brickworks is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
