Austal
Austal Limited, commonly known as Austal, is a leading global shipbuilding company headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1988, Austal has established itself as a key player in the defence and commercial maritime industries, with major operational facilities in the United States and the Philippines. Specialising in the design and construction of high-speed vessels, Austal is renowned for its innovative aluminium shipbuilding techniques and advanced technologies. The company’s core products include naval ships, ferries, and offshore support vessels, which are distinguished by their performance, efficiency, and durability. With a strong market position, Austal has achieved significant milestones, including the delivery of over 300 vessels and recognition for its commitment to quality and sustainability in shipbuilding.
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Industry Benchmark
Austal's score of 24 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Austal's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Austal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,830,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 8,520,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 10,465,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports. For 2024, Austal anticipates further reductions, projecting Scope 1 emissions to drop to approximately 1,534,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions to about 10,828,000 kg CO2e. The company has also reported GHG emissions intensity metrics, indicating a focus on improving efficiency in its operations. Austal's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although specific climate pledges or science-based targets have not been outlined. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,520,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,518,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,166,860,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Austal is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
