Brick Industry Association
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2009)
Reporting Period: 2009
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Environmental Impact
- Resource Efficiency
- Green Building
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy use in brick manufacturing by over 60% since the 1970s (from 14,000 Btu/brick to 4300 Btu/brick)
- Incorporation of waste products and recycled materials into brick manufacturing
- Reduction of water use and atmospheric emissions in brick manufacturing
- Utilization of landfill gas and other wastes for fuel in brick manufacturing
- Over 80% of brick manufacturers made recent improvements to reduce energy used by their plants
- More than 35 percent of brick plants have investigated alternative energy sources
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: LEED, Green Globes
Certifications: ISO 14001 (mentioned for some manufacturers)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Thinner brick units
- Hollow brick units
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed