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Csr

Csr Limited, commonly referred to as CSR, is a leading Australian company headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1857, CSR has evolved into a prominent player in the building products and materials industry, with significant operations across Australia and New Zealand. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in the manufacture of plasterboard, insulation, and other construction materials, setting itself apart through a commitment to sustainability and quality. With a rich history marked by key milestones, CSR has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to the construction sector. The company’s core offerings, including lightweight building products and energy-efficient insulation, are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern construction while promoting environmental responsibility. CSR's dedication to excellence has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Csr's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Csr's score of 22 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Csr's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, CSR reported total carbon emissions of approximately 435,217,000 kg CO2e, which includes 272,788,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 162,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 454,085,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 over the past years, with 2021 emissions at approximately 463,169,000 kg CO2e and 2020 emissions at about 452,552,000 kg CO2e. CSR has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its engagement with sustainability practices. As CSR operates in the construction materials sector, it is essential for them to address their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards and expectations.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
267,905,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
184,647,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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-
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Csr's primary industry is Construction work (45), 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. Csr is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

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.

Csr is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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