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Salt and Mineral Mining
IN
updated 19 days ago

Astron Zircon Sustainability Profile

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Astron Zircon, a prominent player in the Indian manufacturing sector, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across various regions. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself in the zirconium and zircon-based products industry, focusing on high-quality materials for diverse applications. Astron Zircon is renowned for its unique offerings, including zirconium silicate and zirconium oxide, which are distinguished by their superior purity and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its production capabilities and enhancing its market presence. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Astron Zircon has secured a strong market position, catering to industries such as ceramics, refractories, and chemicals. Its dedication to excellence has earned it a reputation as a trusted supplier in the zirconium market.

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14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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

Astron Zircon's score of 14 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Astron Zircon's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Astron Zircon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 43,809,030 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 329,678,610 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2021, when Scope 1 emissions were around 16,079,430 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 204,518,600 kg CO2e. The data indicates that Astron Zircon has disclosed emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported any emissions for Scope 3. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, the company is actively monitoring its emissions and has provided detailed reporting in its ESG documentation. As of now, there are no climate pledges or initiatives such as SBTi targets in place. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are solely from Astron Zircon Private Limited. Overall, while Astron Zircon has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, further commitments and reduction initiatives would be beneficial for enhancing its climate strategy.

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20212022
Scope 1
16,079,430
00,000,000
Scope 2
204,518,600
000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Astron Zircon's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Astron Zircon's primary industry is Salt and Mineral Mining, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Astron Zircon'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 Astron Zircon is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Astron Zircon'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.

Astron Zircon 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
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