Ultratech Cement
Ultratech Cement Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in the Indian cement industry, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1983, Ultratech has grown to become the largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready mix concrete, and white cement in India, with a significant presence across various operational regions including the West, North, and South of the country. The company’s core offerings include high-performance cement products that cater to diverse construction needs, distinguished by their superior quality and innovative formulations. Ultratech's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as being the first in India to introduce eco-friendly cement solutions. With a robust distribution network and a strong brand reputation, Ultratech Cement continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and excellence in construction materials.
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Ultratech Cement's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 71,237,860,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,884,386,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8,250,584,950 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. For the previous year, 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 62,530,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,695,035,710 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,204,917,640 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions per tonne of cementitious product were reported at 602,000 kg CO2e. UltraTech Cement has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 27% reduction in Scope 1 GHG intensity and a 69% reduction in Scope 2 GHG intensity by 2032, using 2017 as the base year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of their long-term strategy to mitigate climate impact. Additionally, as a founding member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), UltraTech has committed to the '2050 Climate Ambition', which includes developing carbon-neutral concrete by 2050. This commitment underscores their proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and products. Overall, UltraTech Cement's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a robust strategy aimed at significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global climate goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 51,268,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,208,760,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,879,313,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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