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.
How does Birla Cellulose'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 Cellulose's score of 11 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Birla Cellulose reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 4,017,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 7,949,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2020, when the total emissions were about 3,250,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,070,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 170,000 kg CO2e. Birla Cellulose has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor has it participated in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The emissions data for Birla Cellulose is cascaded from its parent company, Birla Cellulose Ltd, reflecting its status as a current subsidiary. This relationship underscores the importance of corporate family dynamics in understanding the overall environmental impact and commitments of the organisation.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,730 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 150 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000 | - | - |
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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.