James Hardie Advances Sustainability Strategy to Build a More Resilient Future
Company releases annual sustainability report, highlighting its leadership in resilient building solutions, progress in circularity and decarbonization, and community impact
SYDNEY & CHICAGO, August 27, 2026 - James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX : JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), an industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and a company inspiring how communities design, build and grow, today released its latest annual sustainability report entitled “Building a Resilient Future.”
“At James Hardie, resilience is fundamental to how we think about our products, our business and the communities we serve,” said Aaron Erter, Chief Executive Officer. “By embedding sustainability into our strategy and operations, we are strengthening our business, driving long-term value and helping build homes and communities that are stronger and more resilient over the long term. Our people make that progress possible, and together, we are building a more resilient future.”
The report highlights how James Hardie is advancing its purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through resilient products, circularity, decarbonization, investment in its people and support for communities around the world. As the Company’s first Sustainability Report following the combination with The AZEK® Company, it also introduces refreshed sustainability goals and ambitions that reflect the priorities and strengths of the combined organization.
“Bringing James Hardie and AZEK together gives us an incredible opportunity to build on the strong momentum already underway and accelerate our impact at greater scale,” said Amanda Cimaglia, Vice President, Global Sustainability. “Across our fiber cement and outdoor living businesses, we can apply our expertise and scale to advance leadership in resilience, circularity and sustainability and help raise the bar for our industry.”
Performance highlights from the report for fiscal year 2026 include:
Circularity at Scale
- Diverted 240 million pounds of process waste from disposal, advancing progress toward the Company’s goal of zero process waste to disposal by FY36
- Recycled 545 million pounds of process waste and scrap material, advancing toward an ambition of recycling one billion pounds annually
Decarbonization With Discipline
- Reduced Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 18 percent versus FY22*, advancing toward the Company’s goal of a 42 percent reduction by FY31
- Improved natural gas efficiency by 10 percent versus FY24 in ANZ
- Achieved Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Full Scope Silver, C2C Certified® Material Health Silver and C2C Certified® Circularity Silver for fermacell® gypsum fiber board and fermacell® Therm25® products based on version 5.0
Prioritizing People
- Continued to advance Zero Harm initiatives and a global three-year, $75 million strategic safety infrastructure upgrade investment
- Advanced development of a long-term strategic environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) roadmap
- Over 7,000 employees participated in 139 global events and programs during the second year of the Grow@Hardie career development program
Building Community Resilience
- Donated more than 850,000 square feet of products to support local communities and families impacted by wildfires, severe weather and other challenges
- Published the company’s first Human Rights Salience Review
- Employees gave more than 1,000 total volunteer hours to support local communities
These efforts provide a strong foundation for James Hardie to continue advancing its sustainability strategy and delivering on its commitment to Building a Resilient Future.
*Historical periods have been recast to reflect the combined company
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About James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX; ASX: JHX) 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 North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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James Hardie Industries plc is a limited liability company incorporated in Ireland with its registered office at 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 FD79, Ireland.
