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Brickworks

Brickworks Limited, headquartered in Australia, is a leading player in the building materials industry, renowned for its innovative approach to manufacturing. Established in 1934, the company has evolved significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Specialising in clay bricks, concrete products, and masonry solutions, Brickworks stands out for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The company’s unique offerings, such as its environmentally friendly production processes and diverse product range, cater to both residential and commercial markets. With a strong market position, Brickworks has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its design excellence and contributions to sustainable building practices. As a trusted name in the industry, Brickworks continues to set benchmarks for quality and innovation in construction materials.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Brickworks's score of 47 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brickworks's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Brickworks reported global carbon emissions of approximately 244,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 68,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 312,000,000 kg CO2e for these scopes combined. In Australia, the company has not disclosed specific emissions data for 2024. However, in 2023, Brickworks' emissions included approximately 196,002,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 60,967,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 233,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of about 490,969,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. Brickworks is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant investments aimed at transitioning to a hydrogen fuel economy. This initiative targets both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, starting in 2023. The company is currently on track to meet its two-year goals, although it has not yet established specific reduction percentages for its long-term targets. Overall, Brickworks is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint through innovative strategies and long-term commitments to sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brickworks's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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 Brickworks is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Brickworks 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
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