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Last update 8 July 2023

Description of economic activities

Manufacture of cement (NACE2 2351)

The company, based in Dublin, Ireland, manufactures, markets and distributes fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction applications. It was formerly known as RCI Netherlands Holdings B.V., and was founded in 1888.The company is a leader in the manufacturing and development of technologies, materials and manufacturing processes of durable building materials. It is also the world leader in fiber cement siding, backerboard and pipe. The company's products include planks and flat sheets that are used in various markets, including single and multi-family housing; mobile and pre-fabricated homes; repair and remodeling; and commercial and industrial applications comprising stores, warehouses, offices, hotels, motels, schools, libraries, museums, dormitories, hospitals, detention facilities, religious buildings, and gymnasiums. The company also manufactures fiber reinforced concrete pipes, which are used as diameter storm water and nonpressurized drainage applications; and products used in soffit lining, as well as fiber cement products for use in other applications, such as building facades, lattice, trim, fencing, decorative columns, and ceiling applications.The company's registered trade marks are Hardiplank, Harditrim, Hardibacker, Hardipanel, and Hardisoffit. These products are offered through direct sales, home center retailers, and distributors.The company is also active in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Asia.

  • JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES PLC

  • Ireland (IE)
  • Company type: Corporate
  • Parent company: N/A
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Mr Michael Noel Hammes
  • CEO Total remuneration: N/A
  • Website: www.jameshardie.com

Financial data

Number of employees

5,473
5,196
4,861
4,869

Revenue 1

3
3
2
2

EBIT 1

692
615
403
443

EBITDA 1

850
760
518
563

1 numbers are in millions

  • RepRisk Indicator (last month):  N/A

Social dialog

  • Transnational Corporate Agreement (TCA): N/A
  • Global Framework Agreement (GFA): N/A
  • Societas Europaea (SE): N/A
  • Bangladesh Accord: N/A

European Works Councils

Standards and certifications

  • Global Compact: N/A
  • CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): N/A
  • Modern Slavery Statement: N/A
  • Transparency Index: N/A
  • SA8000 Social Accountability: N/A
  • Integrated report: N/A
  • ISO26000: N/A
  • OECD Guidelines:
  • Social Development Goals (SDGs): N/A

Global Reporting Initiative certification

  • Global Reporting Initiative standards: N/A
  • Global Reporting Initiative GRI G4: N/A

Other company declarations

  • Corporate Social Responsability:
    N/A
  • Accessibility: N/A

Policies

  • Training policy: N/A
  • Policy to protect the right to health and safety in the workplaces where the company operates: N/A
  • Policy to protect the right to health and safety in the workplaces in the supply chain: N/A
  • Diversity policy: N/A

Universal declarations

Declarations and treaties recognised by the country where the company has its registered office

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
  • European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR):
  • Charter of Fundamental Rights of CDFL Workers (Strasbourg Charter 1989):
  • Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union EU CFR (Nice Charter 2000):
  • Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union TFEU:
  • Registered office in an OECD country:
  • ILO C029 - Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29):
  • ILO C087 - Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87):
  • ILO C098 - Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98):
  • ILO C100 - Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (No. 100):
  • ILO C105 - Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No. 105):
  • ILO C111 - Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111):
  • ILO C138 - Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138):
  • ILO C182 - Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182):

Directives applied in the company offices in EU 27

  • D. 80/987/EEC:
  • D. 89/391/EEC:
  • D. 98/59/EC:
  • D. 2000/43/EC:
  • D. 2000/78/EC:
  • D. 2001/23/EC:
  • Council D. 2001/86/EC:
  • D. 2002/14/EC:
  • D. 2002/73/EC:
  • Council D. 2003/72/EC:
  • EP and Council D. 2005/56/EC:
  • D. 2009/38/EC:
  • D. 2004/25/EC:
  • D. 2011/35/EU:

Presence in main rankings

  • Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations: N/A
  • Global CSR Rep Trak 100: N/A
  • BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable US Brands: N/A
  • The Worlds Best Multinational Workplaces: N/A
  • The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25: N/A
  • The Worlds Most Innovative Companies: N/A
  • The Diversity Inc Top 50 Companies: N/A
  • Best Global Websites: N/A
  • Green Ranking Global Top 500: N/A
  • Green Ranking Global Top 100: N/A

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