Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd
Chola's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Chola 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).
However, Chola has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chola's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chola amounted to 17,280 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 Chola increased by 7.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Chola's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chola's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chola were 356 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Chola reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Chola's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Chola's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Chola's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Chola reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,924 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Chola reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Chola's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 75.21%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Chola's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chola 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Chola use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Chola reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Chola's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Chola's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Chola reported 33,680.62 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 Chola includes a breakdown across 0 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
Chola's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chola's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Chola reported total Scope 3 emissions of 33,680.62 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Chola reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Chola's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,068.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Chola's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
Insights into Chola’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Chola reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 356 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,570 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Chola's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Chola's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Chola reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.23 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Chola rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Chola ranked 11 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Chola is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Chola's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Chola reported a total carbon footprint of 50,960.62 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.83% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Chola's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 66.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 33.21%. a