James Hardie Releases Annual Sustainability Report
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) has released its annual sustainability report "Building Resilience," highlighting significant progress across its ESG initiatives. The company achieved a 14% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions and is investing over $75 million in safety infrastructure projects globally.
Key achievements include diverting 11% of manufacturing waste from landfills in North America, eliminating 98% of waste material in Asia Pacific operations, and contributing $1.65 billion in economic value to local communities. The report also addresses the recent acquisition of The AZEK® Company in July 2025, which expands James Hardie's portfolio of exterior and outdoor living brands.
The company launched new sustainable products including the TimberHue™ Collection and expanded the Hardie™ Architectural Collection, while implementing a global human rights policy and strengthening its workforce through the BuildWell program.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) ha pubblicato il suo rapporto annuale sulla sostenibilità, "Building Resilience", evidenziando importanti progressi nelle iniziative ESG. L'azienda ha registrato una riduzione del 14% delle emissioni Scope 1+2 e sta investendo oltre 75 milioni di dollari in progetti di infrastrutture per la sicurezza a livello globale.
Tra i risultati principali: il riavvio di processi che hanno permesso di deviare l'11% dei rifiuti di produzione dalle discariche in Nord America, l'eliminazione del 98% dei materiali di scarto nelle operazioni dell'Asia Pacifico e un contributo di 1,65 miliardi di dollari in valore economico per le comunità locali. Il rapporto tratta anche l'acquisizione, avvenuta a luglio 2025, di "The AZEK® Company", che amplia il portafoglio di brand per esterni e vita all'aperto di James Hardie.
L'azienda ha lanciato nuovi prodotti sostenibili, tra cui la TimberHue™ Collection, ha ampliato la Hardie™ Architectural Collection, ha introdotto una politica globale sui diritti umani e ha rafforzato la forza lavoro tramite il programma BuildWell.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) ha publicado su informe anual de sostenibilidad, "Building Resilience", destacando avances significativos en sus iniciativas ESG. La compañía consiguió una reducción del 14% en las emisiones Scope 1+2 y está invirtiendo más de 75 millones de dólares en proyectos de infraestructura de seguridad a nivel mundial.
Logros clave incluyen desviar el 11% de los residuos de fabricación de los vertederos en Norteamérica, eliminar el 98% de los materiales desechables en operaciones de Asia Pacífico y aportar 1.650 millones de dólares en valor económico a las comunidades locales. El informe también aborda la reciente adquisición, en julio de 2025, de "The AZEK® Company", que amplía la cartera de marcas de exteriores y vida al aire libre de James Hardie.
La compañía lanzó nuevos productos sostenibles, como la TimberHue™ Collection, amplió la Hardie™ Architectural Collection, implementó una política global de derechos humanos y fortaleció su plantilla mediante el programa BuildWell.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX)가 연례 지속가능성 보고서 "Building Resilience"를 발표하며 ESG 활동 전반에서 중요한 진전을 보고했습니다. 회사는 Scope 1+2 배출량을 14% 감축했고 전 세계 안전 인프라 프로젝트에 7,500만 달러 이상을 투자하고 있습니다.
주요 성과로는 북미에서 제조 폐기물의 11%를 매립지로부터 전환한 것, 아시아태평양 지역 운영에서는 폐기물 물질의 98%를 제거한 것, 지역사회에 16억5천만 달러의 경제적 가치를 기여한 점이 있습니다. 보고서는 또한 2025년 7월에 진행된 "The AZEK® Company" 인수를 다루며, 이를 통해 James Hardie의 외장 및 야외 생활 브랜드 포트폴리오가 확장되었다고 설명합니다.
회사는 TimberHue™ Collection 등 지속 가능한 신제품을 출시하고 Hardie™ Architectural Collection을 확장했으며, 글로벌 인권 정책을 시행하고 BuildWell 프로그램을 통해 인력을 강화했습니다.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) a publié son rapport annuel sur la durabilité, "Building Resilience", mettant en avant des progrès significatifs dans ses initiatives ESG. L'entreprise a réalisé une réduction de 14 % des émissions Scope 1+2 et investit plus de 75 millions de dollars dans des projets d'infrastructures de sécurité à l'échelle mondiale.
Parmi les réalisations clés : le détournement de 11 % des déchets de production des sites d'enfouissement en Amérique du Nord, l'élimination de 98 % des matériaux résiduels dans les opérations de la région Asie-Pacifique, et une contribution de 1,65 milliard de dollars en valeur économique aux communautés locales. Le rapport traite également de l'acquisition récente, en juillet 2025, de "The AZEK® Company", qui élargit le portefeuille de marques extérieures et de vie en plein air de James Hardie.
L'entreprise a lancé de nouveaux produits durables, dont la TimberHue™ Collection, a étendu la Hardie™ Architectural Collection, a mis en place une politique mondiale en matière de droits humains et a renforcé ses effectifs via le programme BuildWell.
James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) hat seinen jährlichen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht "Building Resilience" veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Fortschritte bei seinen ESG-Initiativen hervorgehoben. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine Reduktion der Scope‑1+2‑Emissionen um 14 % und investiert über 75 Millionen US-Dollar in Sicherheitsinfrastrukturprojekte weltweit.
Wichtige Erfolge sind die Umleitung von 11 % der Produktionsabfälle von Deponien in Nordamerika, die Beseitigung von 98 % der Abfallmaterialien in den Asien‑Pazifik‑Betrieben sowie ein Beitrag von 1,65 Milliarden US-Dollar an wirtschaftlichem Wert für lokale Gemeinden. Der Bericht behandelt außerdem die im Juli 2025 abgeschlossene Übernahme von "The AZEK® Company", die James Hardies Portfolio an Außen‑ und Outdoor‑Marken erweitert.
Das Unternehmen hat neue nachhaltige Produkte eingeführt, darunter die TimberHue™ Collection, die Hardie™ Architectural Collection erweitert, eine globale Menschenrechtspolitik eingeführt und die Belegschaft durch das BuildWell‑Programm gestärkt.
- Achieved 14% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions from 2021 baseline
- Significant waste reduction: 11% diversion in North America, 98% elimination in Asia Pacific
- $1.65 billion contributed in economic value to communities
- Strategic acquisition of AZEK Company expanding sustainable product portfolio
- $75 million investment in safety infrastructure projects
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Company announces progress in building resilience through process integration, product innovation and strengthening communities
"At James Hardie, sustainability is foundational to how we do business. We are continuing to make progress, evolve and innovate to ensure homes are built to last," said Aaron Erter, Chief Executive Officer. "Sustainability is a journey, and this continues with our recent acquisition of The AZEK® Company in July 2025. As the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, we have never been better positioned to explore a variety of ways we can improve our communities and our planet. At James Hardie we are constantly working towards our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™."
The report features initiatives to advance the Company's purpose and details progress across the four primary pillars of the Company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy: Zero Harm, Planet, Innovation and Communities. Highlights from the report for fiscal year 2025 include:
Integration into Business Processes
- Sustainability strategies continue to be integrated into the Hardie Manufacturing Operating System (HMOS).
- Short-term internal natural gas targets were set for each region, helping drive the reduction of Scope 1+2 emissions by 14 percent in fiscal year 2025 from the calendar year 2021 baseline.
Circular Supply Chain
- Efforts to reduce waste and create a circular supply chain for fiber cement products in
North America plants diverted over 11 percent of manufacturing waste from local landfills in fiscal year 2025. - In the
Asia Pacific region, James Hardie eliminated 98 percent of waste material sent to landfills by either recycling it back into production processes or sending it to local companies to keep waste materials in the value stream.
Zero Harm
- Over a three-year period, James Hardie is investing more than
$75 million - Safety standards for energy control processes, machine guarding, working from heights and electrical safety were developed and independently approved in
North America andAsia Pacific .
Product Innovation
- James Hardie debuted the TimberHue™ Collection in
North America , featuring two-tone, premium finishes in eight authentic wood-look colors – engineered to withstand harsh weather and made with noncombustible* James Hardie technology. In addition, its long-lasting performance reduces the need for replacement over time, conserving materials and resources. - The Hardie™ Architectural Collection expanded to include Hardie® Artisan® Siding, featuring extra-thick lap boards and deep shadow lines for a natural wood aesthetic with the strength and resilience of fiber cement, providing superior overall durability to help protect homes from fire damage while delivering a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution that supports more sustainable home exteriors.
- In
Europe , fermacell® Therm25™, an easy-to-install fiber gypsum product, has lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional flooring and incorporates recycled gypsum, reducing landfill waste and reliance on mined materials. - In
the United States , Green Builder Media recognized James Hardie as an innovation and brand leader, naming Hardie® Artisan® Trim as a 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year for its distinctive design, superior performance and lasting value.
Respecting Human Rights
- James Hardie launched a global human rights policy and completed the first salient issues review, conducting on-site social compliance audits of the few tier-one suppliers in high-risk environments.
Stronger Workforce
- The launch of the BuildWell program is helping to create a culture of well-being, where employees are supported with education, resources and opportunities for their physical, mental, social and financial well-being, tailored to the specific needs of employees in different regions.
Stronger Communities
- James Hardie contributed
$1.65 billion - James Hardie continued its global collaboration with Habitat for Humanity® International, and provided 29 Habitat Strong grants to build affordable and climate-resilient homes in fiscal year 2025.
Integrating with The AZEK® Company
As announced in July 2025, James Hardie successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of The AZEK® Company ("AZEK"). James Hardie now features a portfolio of high-performance, low-maintenance exterior and outdoor living brands, including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, StruXure®, Ultralox® and Intex®.
AZEK® embeds sustainability into every stage of its operations, from material sourcing and manufacturing to product durability and end-of-life solutions. Guided by a full-circle approach, AZEK® transforms waste and scrap into high-performance, long-lasting materials and aims to incorporate one billion pounds of recycled content into its manufacturing annually. Its latest and final stand-alone FULL-CIRCLE report highlighting progress toward environmental and recycling initiatives during AZEK®'s fiscal 2024 is available here.
"As we continue to integrate with AZEK®, we are harnessing our collective strengths to advance our sustainability leadership and position the combined company for even greater impact. This work is shaping the next generation of our sustainability goals, and we look forward to sharing more on this important topic in the future," said Amanda Cimaglia, Vice President, Global Sustainability.
Building Resilience
James Hardie's sustainability goals align directly with issues that matter most to its stakeholders and overall corporate objectives. The Company's sustainability strategy is driven through cross-functional collaboration, including research and development, engineering, manufacturing, finance and human resources leadership.
In fiscal year 2023, James Hardie adopted new, more ambitious sustainability goals to help track and assess progress. In fiscal year 2024, the Company set near-term regional targets that roll up to overall longer-term goals. Each regional president is held accountable for attaining these targets in the region and is provided funding in the regional budget to support initiatives at the local level. As a result, the entire organization is engaged in and committed to these goals.
*Hardie® fiber cement products are noncombustible and/or have a Class A fire rating when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Fiber cement fire resistance does not extend to applied paints or coatings, which may be damaged or char when exposed to flames. The use of noncombustible siding, combined with other fire mitigation measures, may help harden a home against external fire.
For more information about James Hardie Building Products Inc., visit www.jameshardie.com.
About James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell® and StruXure®. With a global footprint, the James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout
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Forward-Looking Statements
This Media Release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Additional important factors relating to the Company that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in Section 3 "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (the "Company 2025 Annual Report"); changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in the countries in which the Company does business; changes in interest rates; changes in inflation rates; changes in exchange rates; the level of construction generally; changes in cement demand and prices; changes in raw material and energy prices; changes in business strategy and various other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. James Hardie assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this Media Release except as required by law.
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