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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ashok Leyland'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Ashok Leyland's score of 25 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ashok Leyland's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Ashok Leyland's carbon emissions totalled approximately 133,897,150 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 2,539,190 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 97,947,410 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 133,897,150 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, having set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, covering all scopes of emissions. In previous years, Ashok Leyland reported significant emissions figures, such as approximately 45,110,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 21,100 kg CO2e in Scope 2 for 2021, and about 47,340,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 158,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 for 2022. The company has been actively working towards reducing its emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 390 kg CO2e per vehicle in 2023. Overall, Ashok Leyland's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the automotive sector, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.
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Add to project| 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,372,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Ashok Leyland 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.
