Birla Cellulose
Birla Cellulose, a prominent division of the Aditya Birla Group, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Established in 1990, the company has carved a niche in the textile and fibre industry, specialising in sustainable and innovative cellulose fibres. Birla Cellulose is renowned for its diverse product range, including Viscose, Modal, and Lyocell fibres, which are distinguished by their eco-friendly production processes and superior quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering sustainable practices in fibre manufacturing, positioning itself as a leader in the global market. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Birla Cellulose continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a preferred choice for brands seeking high-performance, environmentally responsible textile solutions.
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Birla Cellulose's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Birla Cellulose reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,586,432,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 94,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,584,632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include categories such as purchased goods and services (737,832,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (536,130,000 kg CO2e), highlighting the extensive impact of their supply chain and product lifecycle. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,371,530,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,890,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 66,716,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing awareness and potential for emissions management, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Birla Cellulose operates as a current subsidiary of Birla Cellulose Ltd, inheriting emissions data and performance metrics from its parent organisation. The company has not specified any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges, indicating a need for clearer commitments in the context of global climate action. Overall, while Birla Cellulose has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,730 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 150 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Birla Cellulose 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.
