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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

19

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Birla Cellulose's score of 19 is higher than 81% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 5,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,720,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,620,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 5,570,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's ongoing operational challenges. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 5,470,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,570,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,390,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,810,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a need for enhanced strategies to manage and reduce emissions effectively. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Birla Cellulose is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. The company has not outlined any science-based targets or specific climate pledges, which may limit its ability to demonstrate progress in emissions reduction. Overall, Birla Cellulose's emissions data highlights the importance of implementing robust climate strategies to mitigate environmental impact and align with global sustainability goals.

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Scope 1
2,990,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
160,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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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 low 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. Birla Cellulose is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Birla Cellulose 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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