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Construction Work
AT
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Wienerberger

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Wienerberger AG, a leading player in the building materials industry, is headquartered in Austria (AT) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1819, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable construction solutions, focusing on clay blocks, roof tiles, and concrete products. Wienerberger's commitment to innovation is evident in its extensive range of high-quality products, which are designed to enhance energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic materials in the world. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Wienerberger continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted partner for architects, builders, and developers seeking durable and eco-friendly construction solutions.

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53

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Wienerberger's score of 53 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wienerberger's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Wienerberger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,321,386,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,723,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 361,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 2,531,291,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 4,469,326,847 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,909,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 78,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 2,244,600,000 kg CO2e. Wienerberger has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050, in alignment with the European Union's long-term climate goals. The company has also established a medium-term target to reduce specific CO2 emissions by 40% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Additionally, as part of its Sustainability Program 2023, Wienerberger committed to a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2023 relative to 2020. The company is actively working towards these targets, with a focus on both absolute and intensity-based reductions across its operations. These commitments reflect Wienerberger's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the construction materials sector.

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Scope 2
1,024,601,000
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623,695,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wienerberger's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Wienerberger is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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