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Acc

Acc, officially known as Acc Limited, is a leading player in the Indian cement industry, headquartered in Mumbai. Founded in 1936, the company has established a strong presence across various regions in India, with a focus on sustainable construction solutions. Acc is renowned for its innovative products, including ready-mix concrete and environmentally friendly cement options, which set it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the first to introduce bulk cement transportation in India. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Acc has garnered a reputation for excellence, making it a preferred choice among builders and contractors. Its strategic initiatives and robust market position underscore its role as a pioneer in the construction materials sector.

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.

37

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Acc's score of 37 is higher than 84% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 17.5 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1 and about 0.65 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions reached around 6.0 million tonnes CO2e, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel-related activities. ACC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 21.3% per tonne of cementitious material by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company targets a 48.4% reduction in Scope 2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Overall, ACC's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability in the construction materials sector, addressing both direct and indirect emissions through comprehensive strategies.

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Scope 1
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4,361,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acc's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, 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. Acc 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.

Acc is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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