Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland, officially known as Ashok Leyland Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian automotive industry, headquartered in Chennai, India. Founded in 1948, the company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses, and defence vehicles, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a strong presence in regions such as South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Ashok Leyland is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular Dost and Captain series. The company is committed to sustainability, focusing on eco-friendly technologies and alternative fuel solutions. Notably, Ashok Leyland has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest bus manufacturers in the world. Its dedication to quality and performance has solidified its position as a trusted brand in the automotive sector.
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Ashok Leyland's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ashok Leyland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33110170 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 80682390 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 145575430 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where they were about 33555010 kg CO2e. The company’s Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 90354290 kg CO2e in 2023. Ashok Leyland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. The company is actively working towards this goal, having established a near-term target status of "Committed" with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data indicates a significant reliance on upstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 69352040 kg CO2e in 2024, highlighting an area for potential improvement. The company is focused on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, including energy efficiency measures and sustainable practices in its operations. Overall, Ashok Leyland is making strides in its climate commitments while continuing to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 35,773,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,372,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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