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Motor Vehicle Retail Services
IN
updated 3 months ago

Brakes India Private Limited Sustainability Profile

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Brakes India Private Limited, a leading player in the automotive components industry, is headquartered in Chennai, India. Established in 1962, the company has grown to become a prominent manufacturer of braking systems and components, serving both domestic and international markets. With a strong focus on innovation, Brakes India offers a diverse range of products, including disc brakes, drum brakes, and hydraulic systems, which are renowned for their reliability and performance. Over the years, Brakes India has achieved significant milestones, including collaborations with major automotive manufacturers and a commitment to sustainability in production processes. The company’s dedication to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in the automotive sector, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of vehicle safety and efficiency.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Retail Services 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Brakes India Private Limited's score of 15 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brakes India Private Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brakes India Private Limited reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 14,519,390 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 230,251,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, although no Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 21,225,840 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 188,411,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions, showcasing an effort to lower their direct carbon footprint. Despite these reductions, Brakes India has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, reflecting the company's current subsidiary status within the corporate family. Overall, Brakes India Private Limited is actively monitoring its carbon emissions, with a focus on reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while continuing to explore further climate commitments in the future.

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2021
Scope 1
21,225,840
Scope 2
269,866,810
Scope 3
59,821,860

How Carbon Intensive is Brakes India Private Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brakes India Private Limited's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Retail Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Brakes India Private Limited's Location?

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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 Brakes India Private Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Brakes India Private Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 17% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
29%
Upstream Leased Assets
7%
Capital Goods
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Brakes India Private Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Brakes India Private Limited 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.

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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