Sustainability
Sustainability
Building a Better Future For All
Building a Better Future for All™
Our purpose has become our guiding light, defining why we do what we do.
We are embracing and integrating our bold sustainability goals into our business operations, governance structure and company culture.
Sustainability is a never-ending journey for us. So, we continue to identify and develop solutions that do right by our planet, our people, and the communities where we operate.
Building Resilience
At James Hardie, we pride ourselves on providing products that help craft more resilient, durable homes and buildings. Our commitment starts with our people, who are putting sustainability into action. Their relentless pursuit of innovation is helping to develop technology that lessens the impact of our products, reduces waste from our operations and recycles water used in our plants.
At the same time, our people work hard to strengthen our supply chain, promote safety and contribute to our communities. From our front-line employees to the homeowners who enjoy our beautiful and durable products, sustainability and resilience are key components to fulfilling our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™.
2025 Sustainability Report
To help us track and assess our progress, we adopted new, more ambitious goals in FY23. We continued to make progress in FY25 towards our global goals because each region prioritized their interim targets. Other drivers of progress included internal projects such as our Hardie Manufacturing Operating System (HMOS) initiatives. We are building for tomorrow with durability, resilience and sustainability.
Our fifth annual Sustainability Report provides an update on our programs and progress from the last fiscal year.
The voices of our team members, from front line employees to leadership help tell the story of how we are living our purpose - Building a Better Future for All™.
Global GreenTag™ Certification
Global GreenTag™ is one of the world's most robust, trusted and widely recognised ecolabels. They independently assure that every product is fitness tested and certified using the world's best scientific methods.
GreenRate™
We have achieved GreenRate™ Level A certification for our fibre cement products, please click on the links below to view our GreenRate™ certificates:
- Certificate for Linea™ Weatherboard, Oblique™ Weatherboard, Stria™ Cladding, Axon™ Panel, Secura™ Interior Flooring, Hardie™ CLD™ Structural Battens and Hardie™ Axent™ Trim
- Certificate for RAB™ Board and HomeRAB™ Pre-Cladding
- Certificate for ExoTec™ Facade Panel, Hardie™ Plank Weatherboard, Hardie™ Flex Sheet
- Certificate for Hardie™ Groove Lining and Villaboard™ Lining
Product Health Declaration™ PHD
The Global GreenTag™ Product Health Declaration™ PHD is the first of its kind in the world – a rating tool recognised and compliant Material Health transparency tool that recognises progressive manufacturers who fully disclose the ingredients of their products and then goes on to rate the healthiness of the product in use.
We have achieved Platinum Health for the following products, please click on the links to view the certificates:
- Certificate for Linea™ Weatherboard, Oblique™ Weatherboard, Stria™ Cladding, Axon™ Panel, Secura™ Interior Flooring, Hardie™ CLD™ Structural Battens and Hardie™ Axent™ Trim
- Certificate for RAB™ Board and HomeRAB™ Pre-Cladding
- Certificate for ExoTec™ Facade Panel, Hardie™ Plank Weatherboard, Hardie™ Flex Sheet
- Certificate for Hardie™ Groove Lining and Villaboard™ Lining
James Hardie New Zealand EPD
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and registered document that communicates transparent and comparable data and other relevant environmental information about the life-cycle environmental impact of our products
Key features of our EPD include:
- 97% of our product volume is covered
- It covers the full product lifecycle from cradle to grave for a complete picture
- It uses material and manufacturing inputs from the 2021 calendar year
- Re-carbonation - this is a natural process in cement-based products in which cement reacts with the air and reabsorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) during the use phase of the product.
- The EPD complies with ISO 14025 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019
VOC Emission Test Certificates
The Design Handbook
BUILD YOUR MODERN LIFE
The Hardie™ Cladding Collection has a wide variety of products to select from, creating design versatility, in which It’s Possible™ to Make Modern™ like never before. It’s a movement that’s reshaping perceptions and changing the way New Zealand builds. Whether you are planning a renovation, new build, or extension, this forecast will be an invaluable tool on your journey. Welcome to the James Hardie Design Handbook. It's time to Build Your Modern Life.
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For immediate general and technical assistance you can call 0800 808 868
Talk to one of our CustomerLink or Technical Team Consultants
Choose Your Style
Traditional
Style
Traditional design gives you that simple classic look, more formal than other design styles, traditional homes feature timeless finishes.
Modern
Style
Modern home designs offer clean lines, simple proportions, open layouts, mixed cladding and interesting roof lines.
Horizontal
Installation Type
Clean, horizontal lines establish a look of simplicity and capture a timeless classic charm
Vertical
Installation Type
Vertical lines are a great way to achieve a modern architectural style and make a bold statement
Textured
Surface
A wood-grain type finish, brushed concrete or board and batten can bring a interest to your outdoor space
Smooth
Surface
A smooth surface helps create a clean distinctive design look
Axon™ Panel Smooth
Panel
Use a panel cladding product such as Axon™ Panel Smooth to create a clean look and finish, it can be finished with a site applied roll on textured acrylic paint for that rendered look.
Linea™ Weatherboard
Weatherboard
Create the look of a classic weatherboard with deep shadow lines using the 150mm width. Add the finishing touches around doors, windows and corners with Hardie™ Axent™ Trim painted in a contrasting colours
Axon™ Panel Smooth
Panel
The traditional look of board and batten gives texture and depth to your design. Use Axon™ Panel Smooth with our Hardie™ Axent™ Trims to achieve this classic look
Axon™ Panel Grooved
Panel
Axon™ Panel Grooved 133mm provides the narrow board look of a traditional design but with a unique vertical look
Axon™ Panel Brushed Concrete
Panel
Use a panel cladding product such as Axon™ Panel Brushed Concrete to reduce the vertical lines and achieve a subtle texture
Oblique™ Weatherboard
Weatherboard
For a modern twist on a classic profile use Oblique™ Weatherboard. The 300mm profile used horizontally creates a look that's confident and contemporary
Axon™ Panel Grooved Grained
Panel
Be bold with a dramatic full wrap that creates a pristine look. Axon™ Panel Grooved Grained 133mm painted black creates a dramatic modern look
Stria™ Cladding
Panel
The wider format of Stria™ Cladding makes your home look distinctive and modern
Where
To buy our products
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The James Hardie Product Guide
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James Hardie's Modern Design Forecast