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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.

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53

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Csr's score of 53 is higher than 98% 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, with Scope 1 emissions at about 272,788,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 162,429,000 kg CO2e. Notably, CSR has disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which also totalled approximately 435,217,000 kg CO2e for the same year. Comparatively, in 2022, CSR's total emissions were about 454,085,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 275,488,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 178,597,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. In 2021, CSR's emissions were approximately 463,169,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 280,065,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 183,104,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual decrease in emissions over the years, reflecting CSR's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, CSR has not publicly set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for stakeholders and aligns with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Scope 1
267,905,000
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Scope 2
184,647,000
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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. This request for Csr is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Csr 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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