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BALCO

BALCO, or Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, is a prominent player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. Established in 1965, BALCO has made significant strides in the production and supply of aluminium and its products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and packaging. With a focus on innovation, BALCO offers a diverse range of products such as aluminium ingots, rolled products, and extrusions, distinguished by their high quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies and a commitment to environmental stewardship. As a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO holds a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and contribution to India's aluminium landscape. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to set BALCO apart in a competitive industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BALCO'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.

18

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

BALCO's score of 18 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BALCO's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, BALCO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,538,156,000 kg CO2e, comprising 874,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 464,162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 199,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The following year, 2024, emissions increased significantly, with total emissions reaching about 3,072,324,640 kg CO2e. This included 914,189,640 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 159,876,160 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a substantial 2,791,980,640 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily driven by purchased goods and services. Despite the increase in emissions, BALCO has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon footprint. The company is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. However, without defined reduction targets or climate pledges, the effectiveness of their climate commitments remains unclear.

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20232024
Scope 1
874,794,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
464,162,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
199,198,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BALCO's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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. BALCO 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.

BALCO 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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