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Forterra

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Forterra plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading manufacturer in the construction materials industry, specialising in sustainable building solutions. Founded in 2015, Forterra has quickly established itself as a key player in the UK market, focusing on the production of high-quality clay and concrete products. With a commitment to innovation, Forterra offers a diverse range of core products, including bricks, blocks, and precast concrete solutions, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. The company is recognised for its dedication to sustainability, employing eco-friendly practices that set it apart from competitors. Forterra's strategic operations span across major regions in the UK, positioning it as a trusted partner for builders and developers. Notable achievements include significant investments in technology and infrastructure, reinforcing its market position as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

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3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Clay Construction Products 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Forterra's score of 3 is lower than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Forterra's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Forterra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 295,371,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and 216,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 sources, with no emissions reported under Scope 2. The company's Scope 1 emissions reflect direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, while Scope 3 emissions encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Comparatively, in 2021, Forterra's Scope 1 emissions were about 280,381,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 268,953,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions year-on-year, while Scope 3 emissions decreased. Forterra has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is focused on improving its sustainability practices but currently lacks formal commitments such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or other reduction initiatives. Overall, Forterra's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential strategies to mitigate its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
299,679,000
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Scope 2
19,617,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Forterra's primary industry is Bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Forterra is in GB, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Forterra 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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