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Asian Paints

Asian Paints Limited, headquartered in India, is a leading player in the decorative paints industry, renowned for its innovative solutions and extensive product range. Founded in 1942, the company has grown to dominate the market, serving not only India but also several international regions, including the Middle East and Africa. Specialising in decorative paints, industrial coatings, and home improvement products, Asian Paints stands out for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of advanced colour technology and eco-friendly paint options. With a strong market position, Asian Paints is celebrated for its customer-centric approach and has consistently been recognised as one of the most trusted brands in the industry.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Asian Paints's score of 41 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Asian Paints's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Asian Paints reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,332,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 72,794,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 44,357,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 3,320,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,730,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 510,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 74,943,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 44,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 3,280,000,000 kg CO2e. Asian Paints has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 41% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 47% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from FY 2013–14 to FY 2023. These reductions reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.

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2014202220232024
Scope 1
25,072,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
12,407,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asian Paints's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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 Asian Paints is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Asian Paints is not participating in any 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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