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Goldsun Building Materials Co Sustainability Profile

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Goldsun Building Materials Co., a prominent player in the construction industry, is headquartered in Taiwan (TW) and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality building materials, including cement, concrete, and various construction aggregates. Goldsun's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart, with a focus on eco-friendly products that meet the evolving needs of modern construction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for quality and service excellence, solidifying its market position. With a reputation for reliability and a diverse product range, Goldsun Building Materials Co. continues to support the growth of infrastructure projects throughout the region.

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39

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

Goldsun Building Materials Co's score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Goldsun Building Materials Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Goldsun Building Materials Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,239,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 10,156,220 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 9,094,430 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,199,394,080 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,253,000 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,602,260 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 9,699,040 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,255,507,310 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. Goldsun has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Goldsun Building Materials Co., Ltd. The company’s emissions profile highlights the significant impact of Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest component for businesses in the building materials sector, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to address these emissions in future climate commitments.

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Scope 2
1,504,240
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Goldsun Building Materials Co's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Goldsun Building Materials Co'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 Goldsun Building Materials Co is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Goldsun Building Materials Co's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Goldsun Building Materials Co's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
94%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Goldsun Building Materials Co'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.

Goldsun Building Materials Co has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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