Balkrishna Industries
Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT), headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the global tyre manufacturing industry. Established in 1987, the company has carved a niche in producing off-highway tyres, catering to sectors such as agriculture, construction, and mining. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, BKT has consistently expanded its market reach. Renowned for its innovative approach, BKT offers a diverse range of products, including agricultural tyres, industrial tyres, and earthmoving tyres, distinguished by their durability and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for quality and sustainability, solidifying its position as a leader in the off-highway tyre market. BKT's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has made it a trusted choice for customers worldwide.
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Balkrishna Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Balkrishna Industries, headquartered in India, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 629,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 78,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, the company’s Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 3,660,829,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and other upstream and downstream activities. In 2023, Balkrishna Industries reported a total of 614,243,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at 508,202,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 106,041,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, disclosing data across all relevant scopes. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability reports. The absence of SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets indicates that the company has not yet committed to science-based emissions reduction goals. Balkrishna Industries has not cascaded emissions data from any parent or related organizations, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of its own operations. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available information.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 111,230,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 197,050,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Balkrishna Industries 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.
