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Acc

Acc Limited, commonly referred to as Acc, is a prominent player in the construction and engineering industry, headquartered in India. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a leader in cement production, with a strong presence across various regions in India. Acc is renowned for its innovative products and sustainable practices, offering a diverse range of cement and concrete solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the construction sector. The company’s commitment to quality and environmental stewardship has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted brand. With a focus on enhancing infrastructure development, Acc continues to drive growth through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric services, making it a key contributor to India's construction landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acc'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 Cement Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Acc's score of 57 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ACC Limited reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 17,467,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 654,793,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,016,541,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. ACC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 21.3% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 48.4% reduction in Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe. For the long term, ACC aims for a remarkable 93.7% reduction in gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious product by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Furthermore, ACC has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. This includes a near-term target to reduce gross Scope 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 32.6% per tonne purchased by FY2030. The company’s initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
13,654,648,000
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Scope 2
525,939,000
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Scope 3
1,680,471,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acc's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high 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. This request for Acc is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Acc 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
Reduction Actions

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