James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries's reported carbon emissions

James Hardie Industries, headquartered in Australia, reported a total of approximately 2.82 billion kg CO2e emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 326 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were about 247 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services were the most significant contributor, at about 1.46 billion kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at roughly 429 million kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 2.91 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 331 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 265 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were around 2.31 billion kg CO2e. James Hardie has set ambitious climate commitments. The company is working towards net zero emissions by 2050, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, it has established a near-term target to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline.