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Chemplast Sanmar

Chemplast Sanmar Limited, headquartered in India, is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, specialising in the production of PVC, caustic soda, and other essential chemicals. Founded in 1962, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and has achieved significant milestones in sustainability and innovation. With a diverse portfolio of core products, Chemplast Sanmar is renowned for its high-quality PVC resins and specialty chemicals, which cater to various sectors such as construction, automotive, and healthcare. The company’s commitment to excellence and sustainable practices has positioned it as a trusted partner in the industry, earning accolades for its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.

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How does Chemplast Sanmar'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.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Chemplast Sanmar's score of 24 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chemplast Sanmar's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Chemplast Sanmar reported total carbon emissions of approximately 564,825,920 kg CO2e, comprising 458,294,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 87,028,770 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,600,610 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 560,924,270 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Chemplast Sanmar's emission intensity for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 was reported at 1,480 kg CO2e per tonne of physical output. Additionally, the Scope 3 emission intensity was noted at 42 kg CO2e per tonne of sales product. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, suggesting that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it has not yet committed to formal reduction initiatives or targets. This context highlights the importance of ongoing efforts in the chemical industry to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

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458,294,890
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Scope 2
87,028,770
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Scope 3
15,600,610
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chemplast Sanmar's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Chemplast Sanmar 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.

Chemplast Sanmar 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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