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 30 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Birla Cellulose reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,586,432,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,584,632,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 2,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 94,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,371,530,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,890,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 66,716,000 kg CO2e. Birla Cellulose's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Birla Cellulose Ltd, reflecting a corporate family relationship. The company has not specified any reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its reporting. However, there are no documented reduction initiatives or specific climate commitments outlined in the available data. This context highlights the need for Birla Cellulose to establish clear climate action strategies to address its substantial carbon footprint.
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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 |
Birla Cellulose's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Birla Cellulose has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

