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Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation

Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, Limited, commonly referred to as BBTCL, is a prominent Indian conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1863, the company has evolved significantly over the years, diversifying its operations across various sectors, including tea, coffee, and healthcare. With a rich heritage, BBTCL is renowned for its high-quality tea and coffee products, sourced from its estates in India and abroad. The corporation also has a notable presence in the healthcare industry, offering a range of services and products that cater to diverse consumer needs. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation has solidified its market position as a leader in the Indian trading sector, continually adapting to meet the demands of a dynamic marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation's score of 10 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,000,490 kg CO2e, comprising 16,458,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,890,030 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 580,570 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The following year, 2024, emissions increased to about 36,000,380 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions rising to 18,241,230 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 17,974,630 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 647,520 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, the corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. As a company headquartered in India, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation operates within an industry increasingly focused on climate commitments and emissions reductions, highlighting the importance of establishing clear goals to align with global climate action efforts.

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20232024
Scope 1
16,458,890
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Scope 2
5,890,030
00,000,000
Scope 3
580,570
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation 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.

Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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