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Innovative product design meets smart sustainability

Choosing Hardie® Panel and Hardie® Plank means selecting an eco-friendly exterior and interior option.

Hardie® fibre cement: the environmentally friendly choice for modern architecture

Hardie® fibre cement boards set new sustainability standards for facade cladding in terms of CO₂ emissions and resource usage. This performance has been verified and confirmed through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). More than 90% of James Hardie products hold verified EPDs in accordance with international standards (ISO 14025 and EN 15804).

Builders can construct more sustainably using fibre cement components from James Hardie. These components absorb CO₂ during use and are made from high-quality, long-lasting raw materials. Their production process and formulation focus on resource efficiency. Highly durable and fully recyclable, they represent an environmentally responsible choice for facade cladding.

Discover the benefits of sustainable Hardie® Fibre Cement boards for your project

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Good design and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive. From planning to implementation, Hardie® facade claddings enable you to combine high-quality design with advanced sustainability and cost efficiency.

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Innovative solutions are becoming increasingly important. Hardie® facade cladding with independently verified EPDs meets important requirements perfectly, combining the latest sustainability requirements with superior cost efficiency and installation.

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Sustainable buildings also improve the quality of life. But they must also remain affordable. James Hardie offers end users perfect solutions that they can rely on 100%.

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With its EPDs James Hardie proves being a preferred partner for future-proof solutions that meet important requirements throughout the entire project life cycle.

Hardie® Panel products

Hardie® Panel: The ideal facade cladding for residential, commercial or renovation projects. The material offers fire protection class A2 and is inexpensive. For unique designs with textured surfaces, Hardie® Architectural Panel offers a selection of two stunning textures in six modern colours.

  • Smart sustainability meets endless design possibilities

  • Lowest CO₂ emissions* amongst A2-rated non-combustible facades (A2-s1, d0)

  • Longevity in the European climate thanks to unique technology

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Hardie® Plank products

Discover Hardie® VL Plank – the perfect choice for timeless elegance. Our Hardie® Plank facade cladding gives every home a classic look, enhanced by a premium finish that stands the test of time.

  • Smart sustainability meets superior lightweight construction

  • The perfect solution for quick and easy installation

  • Unique technology for durability in the European climate

  • Lowest CO₂ emissions* amongst A2-rated non-combustible facades (A2-s1-d0)

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Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)

Hardie® VL Plank Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® VL Plank Environmental Product Declaration
Plank EPD
Hardie® Plank Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Panel 8mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Panel 8mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Panel 11mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Panel 11mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Backer 6mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Backer 6mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Backer 12mm Environmental Product Declaration
Hardie® Backer 12mm Environmental Product Declaration

ESG Report

The James Hardie Roadmap for low-carbon cement technology outlines how the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its own fibre cement products by at least 50% by 2030 will be achieved.

*cradle-to-gate (A1-A3)