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.
+33 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Construction Work has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Csr's reported carbon emissions
CSR Limited, headquartered in AU, is committed to addressing its climate impact. For the reporting year 2022, CSR Limited reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 450,147,000 kg CO2e. This comprised about 271,550,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 178,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 449,202,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 266,098,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 183,104,000 kg CO2e. For the year 2020, CSR Limited's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 452,552,000 kg CO2e, consisting of approximately 267,905,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and roughly 184,647,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. No emissions data was disclosed for the 2023 reporting year. CSR Limited's climate commitments and targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., where CSR Limited is a current subsidiary at cascade level 1. This means that CSR Limited's initiatives, including Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, CDP reporting, Climate Action 100+ engagement, and Responsible Transformation (RTZ) initiatives, are aligned with those of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
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Csr’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.RE 100
Climate Action 100
Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.Emissions comparison with industry peers
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