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Cement Production
AU
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Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the global leader in sustainable building solutions, Holcim Group, is headquartered in Australia. Established in 1949, the company has grown to become a key player in the construction materials industry, with major operations across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Specialising in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete, Holcim Australia is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s unique offerings include eco-friendly products that reduce carbon footprints, aligning with global environmental goals. With a strong market position, Holcim Australia has achieved numerous accolades for its quality and service excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the construction sector.

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How does Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s score of 80 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Holcim AG

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd. currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family, inheriting climate commitments and emissions data from its parent organisation, Holcim AG. Holcim AG has established various climate initiatives, including Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions across their operations. As a current subsidiary, Holcim (Australia) aligns with the sustainability goals set by Holcim AG, which include ambitious targets for reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. While specific reduction targets for Holcim (Australia) are not detailed, the overarching commitments from Holcim AG reflect a strong dedication to climate action and sustainability within the construction materials industry. The company is expected to contribute to these goals as part of its operational framework.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
121,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 2
8,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
19,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s primary industry is Cement Production, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'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 Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd. is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 121% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 36% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Investments
47%
Purchased Goods and Services
17%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
12%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Processing of Sold Products
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.'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.

Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd. 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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