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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Austal's score of 31 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Austal's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Austal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,488,000 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 significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 8,520,000 kg CO2e in 2022. For 2024, Austal's emissions are projected to be around 11,862,000 kg CO2e, with 1,534,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Austal is actively working towards improving its emissions intensity, particularly in the steel production process, which is a significant contributor to their overall emissions. The company is focused on enhancing sustainability practices within its operations, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
8,520,000
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Scope 2
15,518,000
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Scope 3
2,166,860,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Austal's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Austal is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Austal 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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