Innovation
Our global strategy is to develop Homeowner Focused, Customer and Contractor Driven™ innovation that addresses unmet needs while expanding our portfolio of products. Insights from homeowners, customers, and contractors play an important role in helping us develop new and innovative solutions that improve the lives of homeowners. By applying a mindset of continuous improvement to research and product development, we deliver superior value to our customers. This helps end users build better homes and more sustainable communities.FY24 Innovation highlights
Every product in and around the home has an impact, and we know that it is possible for all homes to be future ready. We strive to be proactive, innovative and adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape, while continuing to provide high-quality solutions.
Advancing our Low Carbon Cement Technology Roadmap
In FY24, we continued our journey toward reducing the CO² impact of our fiber cement products by at least 50%. We are on track for the rollout of the first phase of our roadmap across the North American network, and are looking ahead to accelerate efforts in the next cycle. In addition, we are investing more resources in our Research and Development (R&D) efforts, hiring new talent and expanding the team’s capacity for value creation.
Collaboration for Innovation
The R&D team focuses on product development and supports operational and process improvements and adding capacity for future growth across the company. Noel Dones is collaborating with R&D, Supply Chain, Central Engineering and Manufacturing to address the raw materials that go into our products and manufacturing processes, and advance James Hardie’s mission to reduce our carbon footprint.
2024 Sustainable Product of the Year
Green Builder magazine recognized James Hardie as a green innovation leader, naming Hardie® Artisan Lap Siding as a 2024 Sustainable Product of the Year for its durability and resilience. From a design standpoint, Hardie® Artisan Lap Siding offers extra thick boards and gorgeous, deep shadow lines. These features enable architects and builders to mimic the look of natural wood materials, all with the durability and resilience of fiber cement. As we’re seeing more extreme climate situations, homeowners want products that will protect what matters most – inside and outside their homes.
Three resilient homes for the future
James Hardie is providing solutions to homeowners, builders and designers to address the challenges presented by a changing climate. Our products were selected by three leading home builders from across the U.S. in FY24. Each project is unique, but what they have in common is the incorporation of more durable and resilient solutions delivered through Hardie® products.
Panorama Home
Panorama Home
“Fiber cement siding, soffit and trim from James Hardie combine to wrap the walls of Panorama House in a beautiful, economical and fire-resistant security blanket. The Arapaho National Forest offers a great backdrop, but also wildfire risk. I have peace of mind knowing that whatever nature may have in store, Hardie® products are helping to protect the Panorama House.”
Gene Myers
Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer, Thrive Home Builders
Queen of Zero
Queen of Zero
“James Hardie’s fiber cement products provide both beauty and durability, with a variety of lap-sided widths so we could mimic the design of neighboring Victorians. As a sustainable home builder, I also appreciate the company's commitment to reducing the embodied carbon of their siding and trim products as we move towards a decarbonized future.”
Nicole Tysvaer
CEO, Symbi Homes
VISION House Sussex
VISION House Sussex
“As we looked to deliver a high performance, sustainable and attainable build, it was imperative that the VISION House featured a durable and resilient building envelope to ensure the home’s longevity and reduce the burden of maintenance over time. We had our sights set on Hardie fiber cement siding. It’s very durable and long-lasting even in a climate like ours where temperatures drop well below zero.”
Tim O’Brien
CEO, Tim O’Brien Homes
