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 2024, 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.

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Verified Sources Behind ACC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. ACC's Sustainability Report 2024
a. ACC's Sustainability Report 2024
b. ACC's Integrated Report 2022
b. ACC's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into ACC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACC amounted to 15,137,999 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ACC decreased by 16.47%, 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

20182019202020212023202404.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e+1%-19%+13%+13%-17%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are ACC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ACC were 14,532,542 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, ACC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), ACC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are ACC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, ACC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 605,457 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), ACC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ACC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does ACC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, ACC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

ACC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into ACC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, ACC reported 6,016,541 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 2024 disclosure of ACC includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

ACC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020212023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-8%+158%+46%+43%+72%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are ACC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, ACC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,016,541 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 94.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has ACC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, ACC's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 747.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), ACC's Scope 3 emissions increased by 71.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ACC disclose?

In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to ACC's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,902,050 tCO₂e (31.61%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,849,281 tCO₂e (30.74%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,050,020 tCO₂e (17.45%)

ACC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(17.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(31.6%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(30.7%)

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

In 2024, ACC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,532,542 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,347 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6,191.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

ACC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,000500,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GSFCYear: 2023Scope 1: 428,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 675Scope 1 Intensity: 635.14 tCO2e/$MKansai Nerolac PaintsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 932Scope 1 Intensity: 8.47 tCO2e/$MRatnamani Metals and TubesYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 607Scope 1 Intensity: 17.13 tCO2e/$MBerger Paints IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 22,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 16.58 tCO2e/$MAPL Apollo TubesYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,099Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MAarti IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 605,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 743Scope 1 Intensity: 815.48 tCO2e/$MTata ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,770,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 2,758.60 tCO2e/$MBASF IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,784Scope 1 Intensity: 9.95 tCO2e/$MSagar CementsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,671,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 300Scope 1 Intensity: 12,256.35 tCO2e/$MPCBL ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 709,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 701Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.40 tCO2e/$MDalmia BharatYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,719Scope 1 Intensity: 8,290.43 tCO2e/$MDeepak NitriteYear: 2025Scope 1: 121,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 127.91 tCO2e/$MPI IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 37,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 925Scope 1 Intensity: 40.22 tCO2e/$MKIOCLYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.67 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MHindustan ZincYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,367Scope 1 Intensity: 1,262.09 tCO2e/$MAmbuja CementsYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,756,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 3,779.25 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,797Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$MJindal StainlessYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 649.60 tCO2e/$MUltraTech CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 81,107,850 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,890Scope 1 Intensity: 9,123.71 tCO2e/$MCoromandel InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 82,938 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 44.47 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,310,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,585Scope 1 Intensity: 340.71 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MRamco CementsYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,003,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 989Scope 1 Intensity: 8,090.16 tCO2e/$MJ K CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,472,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,345Scope 1 Intensity: 7,785.22 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,532,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,347Scope 1 Intensity: 6,191.57 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, ACC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6,191.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 649.6 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2024, ACC ranked 20 out of 25 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 2024, ACC reported a total carbon footprint of 21,154,540 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.17% decrease compared to 2023, 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 68.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 28.44%. a

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