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Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland, officially known as Ashok Leyland Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian automotive industry, headquartered in Chennai, India. Founded in 1948, the company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, and defence vehicles, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a strong presence in regions such as South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Ashok Leyland is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular Dost and Captain series. The company is committed to sustainability, focusing on eco-friendly technologies and alternative fuel solutions. Notably, Ashok Leyland has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest bus manufacturers in the world. Its dedication to quality and performance has solidified its position as a trusted brand in the automotive sector.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ashok Leyland's score of 49 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ashok Leyland's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ashok Leyland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33110170 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80682390 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 145575430 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 33555010 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 90354290 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions increased from 133897150 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. This long-term target was established in 2023 and is part of their broader sustainability strategy. Ashok Leyland is committed to reducing emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. Overall, Ashok Leyland's emissions data and climate commitments highlight their proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the automotive industry.

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Scope 2
12,828,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ashok Leyland's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ashok Leyland is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ashok Leyland is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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