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Sustainability &
Carbon Neutrality

Statement and
Road-map FY2026

At Littlehampton Clay Bricks and Pavers, sustainability is not just part of what we do — it’s embedded in where we live and how we operate.

As a South Australian manufacturer with over 130+ years of history, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact while delivering premium, long-lasting bricks and pavers for Australia’s built environment.

What We’re Doing Now

Zero Material Waste

Our production process generates no material waste. All offcuts and second-grade products are recycled back into production, creating a fully closed-loop manufacturing system.

Solar Energy Integration

Solar panels on our workshop roof power both our offices and parts of our manufacturing process, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and lowering our carbon footprint.

Cleaner Fuel Choices

We power our kilns with reclaimed oil instead of virgin natural gas — reducing our carbon impact and diverting waste oil from other parts of the economy.

Natural, Local Materials

We use natural clay sourced locally, minimising transport emissions and avoiding synthetic materials.

100-Year Warranty &
Full Recyclability

Our bricks are built to last — with a 100-year warranty, they offer exceptional durability and can be reused or recycled throughout and beyond their lifespan.

Water-Efficient Manufacturing

We use a stiff extrusion process, which uses significantly less water than traditional wet-pressed or wet-extruded methods, helping us preserve one of Australia’s most critical resources.
safeguarding the environment THROUGH

organisational partnerships

Environmental Leadership in a Sensitive Region

We operate in a wine-producing area, where grapevines are extremely sensitive to emissions like fluoride and sulphur. We work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not just meet but exceed emissions standards, ensuring we protect the delicate ecosystems and local industries that surround us.

Collaborative Sustainability Planning

We are actively working with our industry body, Think Brick Australia, to develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability roadmap aligned with national and global best practices.

Our Path to
Carbon Neutrality

We recognise that achieving carbon neutrality is a journey — and we’ve mapped out a clear, staged plan to get there:
(Now–12 Months)

Immediate Goals

Complete a full carbon audit

to accurately measure our emissions across all operations and identify key areas for reduction.

Goal status: COMPLETE Oct 25

Offer certified carbon offsetting

options as a transitional measure while we work to reduce direct emissions.

Goal status: EXCEEDED Oct 25

Rather than placing the burden on customers to fund carbon offsetting as an optional and additional cost, we have committed to self-fund all carbon offsetting to ensure that EVERY BRICK & PAVER that leaves our kiln is independently certified 100% carbon neutral.

Support industry-wide decarbonisation

through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with peers and partners.      

Goal status: On track

(1–5 Years)

Medium-Term Goals

Expand renewable energy integration

including increasing the use of solar and exploring other clean energy sources to power more of our operations

Goal status: On track

Continue process optimisation

to reduce energy use and improve efficiency across our kilns and facilities.

Goal status: Ahead

(5+ Years)

Long-Term Goals 

Adopt hydrogen-capable kiln technology

enabling a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions from the firing process — the most energy-intensive part of brick manufacturing.

Goal status: On track