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Clay Construction Products
GB
updated 8 days ago

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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12

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Forterra's score of 12 is lower than 68% 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, with an additional 14,144,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 216,928,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2021, where they were approximately 280,381,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions decreased from about 268,953,000 kg CO2e in the same year. Forterra has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, Forterra's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been outlined.

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2019202020212022
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.

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 Forterra is in GB, which has a low 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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