Boral

Boral's reported carbon emissions

Boral, headquartered in AU and operating in the cement, lime, and plaster industry, reported its climate performance and targets. **Emissions Data:** * **2023:** Boral's Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1.8 billion kg CO2e. This data is from Boral Limited. * **2022:** Total reported emissions were approximately 3.21 billion kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 1.33 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 283 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 1.6 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Boral also reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e. This data is from Boral Limited. * **2021:** Total reported emissions were approximately 3.01 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 290 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 1.41 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e. This data is from Boral Limited. * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 3.12 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 accounted for approximately 1.35 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 for approximately 293 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 for approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.65 billion kg CO2e. This data is from Boral Limited. * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 3.34 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 1.44 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 316 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 1.58 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 1.76 billion kg CO2e. This data is from Boral Limited. For the years 2013 through 2018, specific absolute emissions data were not provided, but intensity metrics such as tonnes CO2-e per A$m revenue were disclosed for Scope 1 and 2. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Boral has made significant climate commitments, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. * **Near-Term Targets (by FY2030, from a FY2019 base year):** * A reduction of 46% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. * A reduction of 22% in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of cementitious material. * **Long-Term Targets:** Boral commits to net-zero emissions, although a specific target year is not detailed in the provided information. These targets are consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. The target boundary includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Boral's emissions data and targets are cascaded from Boral Limited, where Boral acts as a current subsidiary.