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Akzo Nobel India Limited

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Akzo Nobel India Limited, a subsidiary of the global paints and coatings leader AkzoNobel, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1993, the company has made significant strides in the coatings industry, primarily focusing on decorative paints, performance coatings, and specialty chemicals. With a strong presence across major operational regions in India, Akzo Nobel India is renowned for its innovative product offerings, including the popular Dulux brand, which is celebrated for its quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly products that align with global sustainability goals. As a key player in the Indian market, Akzo Nobel India Limited continues to enhance its position through a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the coatings sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Akzo Nobel India 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.

6

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

Akzo Nobel India Limited's score of 6 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Akzo Nobel India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Akzo Nobel India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,036,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 372,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 6,703,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, where the company recorded total emissions of about 6,097,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 283,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 5,814,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Akzo Nobel India has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry context. As a leading player in the coatings and specialty chemicals sector, Akzo Nobel India is positioned to enhance its climate strategies to align with global sustainability goals.

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283,000
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Scope 2
6,097,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Akzo Nobel India Limited's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Akzo Nobel India Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Akzo Nobel India Limited 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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