Birla Carbon, a leading manufacturer in the carbon black industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-performance carbon black, which is essential for various applications, including tyres, coatings, and plastics. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Birla Carbon offers a diverse range of products that stand out for their quality and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmental initiatives and technological advancements. As a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group, Birla Carbon is recognised for its market leadership and dedication to delivering superior solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
How does Birla Carbon'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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Birla Carbon's score of 57 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Birla Carbon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,657,396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 83,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,809,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as investments and purchased goods and services. Over the years, Birla Carbon has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, the company emitted about 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,806,644,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 87,605,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,074,032,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite the rising emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or initiatives from Birla Carbon, including those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of specific climate pledges or documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction in the future. Overall, Birla Carbon's emissions data highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and the potential for future climate commitments to mitigate their environmental impact.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,307,831,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 106,297,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,184,210,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Birla Carbon 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.