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Asian Paints Sustainability Profile

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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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44

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Asian Paints's score of 44 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

67%

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Asian Paints's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Asian Paints reported significant carbon emissions in India, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 87,435,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 52,727,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, having achieved a 41% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 47% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since the fiscal year 2013-14. For the global context in 2024, Asian Paints disclosed a total of 3,403,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside 72,794,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 44,357,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions management, although specific targets for Scope 3 emissions have not been detailed. Asian Paints has not cascaded emissions data from any parent organization, and their climate commitments are primarily self-reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, including formulation optimisation to further reduce their greenhouse gas footprint.

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20142016201720182021202220232024
Scope 1
25,072,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
12,407,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Asian Paints's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Asian Paints's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Asian Paints's Location?

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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.

Asian Paints's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Asian Paints's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
80%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
15%

Asian Paints's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Asian Paints has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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