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ACC Ltd

Common Name
ACC
Country
India
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
3,170
Ticker
ACC
Exchange
National Stock Exchange of India
Description
Acc Ltd. is a prominent player in the cement and building materials industry, known for producing high-quality cement and related products. Established to provide essential materials for the construct...

ACC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, ACC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

ACC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
13,488,976a
14,800,767a
17,467,685a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
625,212a
601,746a
654,793a
Location-Based
673,254a
601,746a
654,793a
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
4,789,976a
4,434,387a
3,501,802a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
5,502.1126a
6,305.8489a
N/A
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a. ACC's Sustainability Report 2025
b. ACC's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into ACC's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACC amounted to 14,162,230 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACC decreased by 8.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

ACC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120232024202504.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e-19%+13%+13%-15%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are ACC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of ACC were 13,488,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, ACC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), ACC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are ACC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, ACC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 625,212 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 673,254 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), ACC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.88% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does ACC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, ACC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

ACC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212023202420250200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into ACC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, ACC reported 4,789,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of ACC includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

ACC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120232024202501.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e+158%+46%+43%+27%+8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are ACC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, ACC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,789,976 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 97.45% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.55% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, ACC's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 636.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), ACC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ACC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ACC disclose?

In 2025, ACC reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of ACC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to ACC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,204,229 tCO₂e (46.02%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,613,806 tCO₂e (33.69%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 755,057 tCO₂e (15.76%)

ACC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(46.0%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(33.7%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(15.8%)

Insights into ACC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, ACC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,488,976 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,452 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5,502.11 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

ACC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

20,000200,0005,000,00050,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)China Shanshui Cement GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,337,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 13,750.32 tCO2e/$MSemen Indonesia (Persero)Year: 2024Scope 1: 23,376,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,250Scope 1 Intensity: 10,391.33 tCO2e/$MSiam City CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,734,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,275Scope 1 Intensity: 7,632.96 tCO2e/$MKnife RiverYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,493 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,899Scope 1 Intensity: 132.63 tCO2e/$MTitan SAYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,954,340 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 3,172.35 tCO2e/$MXinyi Glass HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,227,146 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,059Scope 1 Intensity: 1,708.88 tCO2e/$MEagle MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,220,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,259Scope 1 Intensity: 2,310.45 tCO2e/$MChina JushiYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,077,020 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,173Scope 1 Intensity: 495.73 tCO2e/$MCaltagironeYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,909,720 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,178Scope 1 Intensity: 3,172.09 tCO2e/$MCR BLDG MAT TECYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,796,912 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,157Scope 1 Intensity: 12,607.19 tCO2e/$MBreedon GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,551,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,978Scope 1 Intensity: 784.35 tCO2e/$MBBMG Jidong Cement GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,987,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,465Scope 1 Intensity: 13,561.16 tCO2e/$MWest China CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,889,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,143Scope 1 Intensity: 8,649.26 tCO2e/$MCementir HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,900,426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,755Scope 1 Intensity: 3,930.84 tCO2e/$MGCCYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,386,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,364Scope 1 Intensity: 2,482.56 tCO2e/$MAsia CementYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,078,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,329Scope 1 Intensity: 9,050.46 tCO2e/$MSagar CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,586,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 264Scope 1 Intensity: 13,572.75 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,257Scope 1 Intensity: 9,441.66 tCO2e/$MAmbuja CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,756,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,978Scope 1 Intensity: 3,709.54 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 86,219,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,226Scope 1 Intensity: 5,005.30 tCO2e/$MUltraTech CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 81,107,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,890Scope 1 Intensity: 9,123.71 tCO2e/$MRamco CementsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,003,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 992Scope 1 Intensity: 8,070.66 tCO2e/$MJ K CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,472,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,390Scope 1 Intensity: 7,532.42 tCO2e/$MDalmia BharatYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,719Scope 1 Intensity: 8,290.43 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,488,976 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,452Scope 1 Intensity: 5,502.11 tCO2e/$M

How does ACC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, ACC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5,502.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7,582.69, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does ACC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, ACC ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

ACC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into ACC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, ACC reported a total carbon footprint of 18,952,206 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.46% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to ACC's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 71.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 25.27%.a

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