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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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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Birla Cellulose's score of 16 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Birla Cellulose's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Birla Cellulose reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,720,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,620,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Over the years, Birla Cellulose has shown a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 2,730 kg CO2e in 2018 to the current figure. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions data highlights its role in the textile industry, particularly in the production of other vegetable textile fibres and paper yarn. As the industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability, Birla Cellulose's emissions profile underscores the importance of developing robust climate strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
2,730
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0,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
150
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000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Birla Cellulose's primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium 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. This request for Birla Cellulose is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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