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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Austal's score of 14 is higher than 71% 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 10,465,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,188,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions for this year. In 2022, Austal's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 8,520,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 15,518,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution reaching a substantial 2,166,860,000 kg CO2e. Austal has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been outlined in the available data. The company has reported emissions intensity figures, with Scope 1 emissions intensity at about 4,200 kg CO2e per tonne and Scope 3 upstream emissions intensity at approximately 9,800 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023. Overall, while Austal has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further details on specific reduction commitments or initiatives would provide a clearer picture of its climate strategy.
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Add to project| 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.
