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UPL Limited

UPL Limited, a leading global player in the agrochemical industry, is headquartered in India. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. UPL is renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of crop protection products, including herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, which are designed to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably. With a commitment to innovation, UPL has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique formulations that cater to diverse farming needs. The company’s focus on sustainability and integrated solutions positions it as a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. UPL Limited continues to strengthen its market position through strategic acquisitions and a robust distribution network, making it a formidable force in the global agricultural sector.

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How does UPL Limited'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.

57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

UPL Limited's score of 57 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UPL Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, UPL Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 665,867,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 158,377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,550,511,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were around 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 787,994,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 240,118,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3,717,575,000 kg CO2e. UPL Limited has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63.12% per ton of agrochemical by FY2034, based on a FY2019 baseline, which translates to a 37.5% absolute reduction. For Scope 3 emissions, UPL aims for a 42% reduction per ton of agrochemical within the same timeframe. These targets align with industry standards and reflect UPL's commitment to addressing climate change, as evidenced by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and their signing of the Amazon Climate Pledge.

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20232024
Scope 1
787,994,000
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Scope 2
240,118,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
3,717,575,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UPL Limited's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., 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. This request for UPL Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UPL Limited is participating in some of the initiatives that 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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