James Hardie Industries plc.
JHX.US | Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster
James Hardie Industries plc is a global building materials company, primarily focused on fiber cement and fiber gypsum products. These products are used in a variety of applications, including external siding, internal linings, and flooring. The company operates in North America, Europe, and the Asi...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess James Hardie Industries plc on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess James Hardie Industries plc on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess James Hardie Industries plc on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No quantitative data was provided in the articles for any of the requested metrics related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. While James Hardie has a Global Supplier Code of Conduct, implemented a revised version in fiscal year 2024,
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and risk-mapped 100% of its Tier 1 suppliers globally to assess risks impacting working conditions, including forced labor,
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the available information does not include specific percentages for fair-trade certified spend, audit frequencies, number of labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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James Hardie Industries plc faces a class action lawsuit for securities fraud, alleging misrepresentation of North American sales through "fraudulent channel stuffing."
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This led to a significant stock price drop of over 34% on August 20, 2025, and the CFO's departure in November 2025.
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The company maintains a whistleblower policy with an ethics hotline operated by an independent external provider, allowing anonymous reporting, and employees are reminded annually.
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The Audit Committee oversees the procedures for handling complaints, including confidential and anonymous submissions, and is informed quarterly of ethics hotline complaints and their outcomes.
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Additionally, the company has a Global Code of Business Conduct that applies to all employees and directors, covering legal and ethical responsibilities, which is subject to annual review by employees and the Audit Committee.
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The Audit Committee also oversees compliance programs and reviews related party transactions and other conflict of interest issues.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles, including the 2023 Sustainability Report and other ESG assessments, do not contain any data or information relevant to James Hardie Industries plc's animal welfare practices, animal testing, cruelty-free certifications, or any other metrics related to the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.
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No War, No Weapons
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The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data points or explicit information relevant to James Hardie Industries plc's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to embargoed regimes, or investments in peacebuilding initiatives. While Article 2 mentions a rebate program for military personnel and veterans, this does not constitute revenue from arms contracts or other defense-related business activities for the company.
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Therefore, no KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' value can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Planet-Friendly Business
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James Hardie Industries plc reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions of 2,823,018 tCO₂e in CY24.
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Scope 1+2 emissions showed a 14% reduction from the CY21 baseline, and Scope 3 emissions decreased by 1% from 2023 to 2024.
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The company has established an absolute science-based GHG emissions reduction goal aligned to a 1.5°C transition, with a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) covering over 90% of the company's revenue have been published and are third-party verified.
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For FY22-FY25, the company reported $0 in significant fines or non-monetary sanctions for environmental non-compliance.
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The company is working to implement TCFD recommendations, including climate scenario analysis.
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In CY24, 22% of the company's water withdrawal was sourced from regions with Baseline Water Stress rated High or greater.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess James Hardie Industries plc on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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James Hardie Industries plc is certified to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
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The company's privacy policy also states compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, and CASL, and acknowledges the investigatory and enforcement powers of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess James Hardie Industries plc on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.