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Greaves Cotton

Greaves Cotton Limited, a prominent player in the Indian engineering sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1859, the company has established itself as a leader in the manufacturing of engines, generators, and a diverse range of automotive products. With a strong presence in key operational regions across India, Greaves Cotton has consistently innovated to meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company’s core offerings include diesel and petrol engines, gensets, and electric vehicles, distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. Greaves Cotton has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position in the small engine segment and a commitment to sustainable practices. With a legacy spanning over 160 years, Greaves Cotton continues to drive advancements in the engineering industry, making it a trusted name among consumers and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Greaves Cotton's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Greaves Cotton's score of 16 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Greaves Cotton's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Greaves Cotton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,941,810 kg CO2e, comprising 126,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,815,510 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where emissions totalled about 5,694,610 kg CO2e, with 117,850 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,890,550 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Looking ahead to 2024, Greaves Cotton anticipates a further rise in emissions, projecting total emissions of approximately 9,539,900 kg CO2e, which includes 1,356,970 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,182,930 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these increases, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Greaves Cotton, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions reduction is critical for sustainability and compliance with global climate standards.

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Scope 1
117,850
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
4,890,550
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Greaves Cotton's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Greaves Cotton is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Greaves Cotton is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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