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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Asian Paints'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.

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 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

96%

Asian Paints's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Asian Paints reported total carbon emissions of approximately 72,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 44,357,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 3,320,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of emissions. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 74,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 3,280,000,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a consistent level of emissions across these years, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints in the paint industry. Asian Paints has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions data underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices within the industry.

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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
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. Asian Paints 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.

Asian Paints 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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