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Fletcher Building Sustainability Profile

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Fletcher Building Limited, commonly known as Fletcher Building, is a leading construction and building materials company headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1909, the company has grown to become a significant player in the Asia-Pacific region, with operations spanning New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. Fletcher Building operates primarily in the construction and building materials industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including concrete, steel, and roofing solutions. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, the company has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of sustainable building practices and advanced manufacturing techniques. With a strong market position, Fletcher Building is recognised for its extensive portfolio and expertise in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. Its dedication to customer satisfaction and sustainability continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.

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50

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Fletcher Building's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fletcher Building's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Fletcher Building reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 752,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 217,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,326,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 773,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 239,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Fletcher Building has set ambitious climate commitments, including a Science Based Target (SBT) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims for 67% of its suppliers by emissions to have science-based targets by 2024. These targets are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is also collaborating with Concrete New Zealand to develop a roadmap for the concrete industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with specific commitments for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Fletcher Building's emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing sustainability across its operations.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
896,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
303,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Fletcher Building's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fletcher Building's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Fletcher Building's Location?

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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 Fletcher Building is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Fletcher Building's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 58% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
Capital Goods
17%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%

Fletcher Building's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Fletcher Building has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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