Austal Sustainability Profile
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 Average
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Industry Benchmark
Austal's score of 21 is lower than 58% 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 2024, Austal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant increase from 2023, where emissions were about 10,465,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,188,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The emissions data for 2022 shows similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,520,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 15,518,000 kg CO2e. Austal has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as evidenced by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, while Austal's emissions have fluctuated over the years, the lack of formal climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards for climate action.
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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 | - | - | - |
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Austal's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Austal has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
