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Boral

Boral Limited, commonly referred to as Boral, is a leading Australian construction materials company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1946, Boral has established itself as a key player in the building and construction industry, with significant operations across Australia, the United States, and Asia. The company specialises in the production of a diverse range of materials, including cement, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates, which are essential for infrastructure and residential projects. Boral's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart, as it continually seeks to enhance its product offerings and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Boral has achieved notable milestones, including its expansion into international markets and a focus on advanced manufacturing techniques. This dedication to quality and service has solidified Boral's reputation as a trusted partner in the construction sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Boral's score of 13 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Boral's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Boral reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Boral has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 22% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Boral's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company also includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks in its target boundary, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability.

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20192020202120222025
Scope 1
1,800,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
Scope 3
2,300,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Boral's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high 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 Boral is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Boral is participating in some 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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