UltraTech Cement Ltd
UltraTech Cement's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, UltraTech Cement 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).
UltraTech Cement has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into UltraTech Cement's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UltraTech Cement amounted to 73,122,250 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of UltraTech Cement increased by 13.85%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
UltraTech Cement's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are UltraTech Cement's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of UltraTech Cement were 71,237,860 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has UltraTech Cement reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, UltraTech Cement's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 25.89%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UltraTech Cement's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are UltraTech Cement's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,884,390 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has UltraTech Cement reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, UltraTech Cement's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 34.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UltraTech Cement's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 11.17% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does UltraTech Cement use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
UltraTech Cement's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into UltraTech Cement's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported 8,250,580 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of UltraTech Cement includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,250,580 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has UltraTech Cement reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 56.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 emissions increased by 96.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does UltraTech Cement disclose?
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,877,650 tCOâ‚‚e (59.12%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 2,013,610 tCOâ‚‚e (24.41%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,030,790 tCOâ‚‚e (12.49%)
UltraTech Cement's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into UltraTech Cement's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported a total carbon footprint of 81,372,830 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.91% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to UltraTech Cement's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 87.55% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 10.14%.