James Hardie

James Hardie

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Industry: Construction Materials
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

James Hardie Industries plc, a company with origins dating back to 1888 in Melbourne, Australia, was incorporated in Ireland in 2010. Now headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates primarily in the building and construction industry, specializing in fiber cement products. The company's business is categorized mainly into three segments: North America Fiber Cement, International Fiber Cement, and Other. The North America Fiber Cement segment leads in the production of fiber cement siding and backerboard, catering to the demands in the United States and Canadian markets. On the other hand, the International Fiber Cement segment focuses on manufacturing fiber cement building products intended for other international markets, including but not limited to Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. An array of brands falls under James Hardie Industries plc's portfolio, with some of the most significant being HardiePlank®, HardiePanel®, HardieTrim®, and HardieBacker®. HardiePlank® is widely recognized for its fiber cement lap siding, while HardiePanel® offers vertical siding solutions. HardieTrim® provides trim and fascia products, and HardieBacker® is known for its cement backerboard, which is commonly used in tile applications. The company's products and services have a far reach, with the United States being a significant contributor to global sales. Other important markets for James Hardie Industries plc include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the Philippines, and a range of countries across Europe. (Powered by AI)

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James Hardie

Globally, construction costs escalated by 3.5-5%1. Materials represent between 40-60% of the cost of every building, and in that same year, their cost increased between 5-10%1. Affordable construction materials could benefit 800 million people lac...

Oyelakin M. April 27th, 2024
22 ratings
James Hardie

On average, between 47-59 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of sand are mined from the earth's surface every year6. Through natural means, sand is replenished at a rate of 12.6 Bn tonnes per year, making our consumption rate 3 times higher6. The constructio...

Rasheed S. April 22nd, 2024
20 ratings
James Hardie

A culturally diverse workplace expands people's ability to develop talents and skills by exchanging a broader range of ideas and expertise1. It also empowers people by building trust between co-workers and helps them dispel negative stereotypes an...

Deborah D. October 27th, 2023
22 ratings
James Hardie

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes...

Muhammad Aqib A. October 23rd, 2023
14 ratings
James Hardie

As per the ILO, for any organization to achieve gender balance, there needs to be 40-60% representation of either gender1;pxii. Women's underrepresentation negatively affects their earning negotiations, promotions, and hiring, impacting their stan...

Rebecca L. September 14th, 2023
20 ratings
James Hardie

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m3 at present3. Prolonged wat...

Kanak _. August 28th, 2023
28 ratings
James Hardie

In 2022, 3.3 billion people were employed globally1. Job creation is vital for society and the economy2. It reduces poverty and provides social protection to employees and families3. It also fosters personal development and social integration3. In...

Renu R. August 25th, 2023
22 ratings
James Hardie

Each year, the world generates around 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of waste, estimated to increase by 70% and reach 3.4 Bn t by 20501. Out of the total waste produced globally, 37% is sent to landfills, 19% is recycled, and 11% is incinerated1. Poor ...

Alex O. September 3rd, 2023
18 ratings
James Hardie

Good labour practices that ensure labour rights demand freedom of association, the prohibition of forced labour, protection of human rights, workplace safety,etc1. Around 40.3 million (Mn) people are subjected to modern slavery, of which 24.9Mn fa...

Kanak _. May 30th, 2023
14 ratings
James Hardie

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO2e1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

Ajay A. September 1st, 2023
26 ratings

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