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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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49

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Brickworks's score of 49 is higher than 92% 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 2023, Brickworks reported total carbon emissions of approximately 196,002,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 60,967,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 233,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions tracking, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Brickworks has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, the company achieved Scope 1 emissions of about 192,117,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 70,827,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a downward trend in emissions compared to previous years. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Brickworks continues to engage in sustainability practices aimed at minimising its environmental impact. The company’s emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage carbon emissions effectively, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. Overall, Brickworks is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability profile, although further details on specific reduction initiatives or targets would provide a clearer picture of its long-term climate commitments.

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Scope 1
218,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
100,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
Reduction Actions

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