Boral Ltd
Boral's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2019, Boral completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Boral has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Boral's Operational Emissions
No operational GHG emissions data disclosed for Boral in 2019.
Insights into Boral's Value Chain Emissions
In 2019, Boral reported 2,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2019 disclosure of Boral includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Boral's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Boral's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, Boral reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 77.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 22.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Boral disclose?
In 2019, Boral reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Boral's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, the largest contributors to Boral's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,265,000 tCO₂e (55%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 483,000 tCO₂e (21%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 322,000 tCO₂e (14%)