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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Balkrishna Industries'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Balkrishna Industries's score of 12 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Balkrishna Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Balkrishna Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,074,010 kg CO2e, comprising 629,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 78,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 3,660,829,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to understanding its carbon footprint across all scopes. In previous years, emissions have shown a trend of increase, with 2023 emissions recorded at approximately 614,243,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined). The breakdown for 2023 included 508,202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 106,041,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, the total emissions were about 451,886,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 441,602,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 127,457,000 kg CO2e. Despite the rising emissions, Balkrishna Industries has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect the broader industry context, where many companies are still in the process of establishing comprehensive climate strategies. Overall, while Balkrishna Industries has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of clear reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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Add to project| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Balkrishna Industries 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.
