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Carborundum Universal Limited
Non-Metallic Mineral MiningIndia
Last verified 11 months agocumi-murugappa.com
Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a prominent part of the Murugappa Group, is a leading manufacturer of high-performance engineering materials. Established in 1954, its headquarters are located in India, with expansive manufacturing facilities in India, Russia, and South Africa, and a global distribution network reaching 43 countries.
CUMI specialises in precision-engineered solutions across four core business segments: Abrasives, Industrial Ceramics, Electrominerals, and Performance Plastics. Their comprehensive portfolio includes advanced bonded and coated abrasives, wear-resistant ceramics, and vital electrominerals like fused aluminium oxide, delivering critical materials for diverse industrial applications.
11
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-10 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Non-Metallic Mineral Mining is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.949
20182025
The Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Carborundum Universal Limited's reported carbon emissions
As of 2025, Carborundum Universal Limited, an India-headquartered company in the other non-metallic mineral products industry, reported approximately 54,519,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 133,529,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. In the prior year, 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 55,715,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 133,790,000 kg CO2e. Carborundum Universal Limited has not publicly disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not set any specific reduction targets, including SBTi-validated targets, nor has it made a commitment to the Climate Pledge. All reported emissions data for Carborundum Universal Limited are directly from the company.
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Carborundum Universal Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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