James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries, an Australian company operating in the cement, lime, and plaster sector, has reported its carbon emissions and set climate commitments.

For the reporting year 2024, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions of about 326 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 247 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2.2 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, James Hardie Industries recorded total emissions of approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 331 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 265 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.3 billion kg CO2e.

The company has outlined its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, James Hardie Industries has set a near-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. They acknowledge that challenges remain in eliminating the impact of Scope 1 emissions, which is a collective industry challenge.