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Ceylon Cold Stores PLC

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC, a prominent player in the Sri Lankan food and beverage industry, is headquartered in Colombo, LK. Established in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its journey, including the introduction of innovative products and expansion into diverse markets. Specialising in ice cream, dairy products, and soft drinks, Ceylon Cold Stores is renowned for its flagship brand, Elephant House, which offers a unique blend of quality and local flavour. The company’s commitment to excellence has solidified its market position, making it a household name in Sri Lanka. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Ceylon Cold Stores continues to lead the way in the industry, setting benchmarks for quality and customer satisfaction.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC's score of 39 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ceylon Cold Stores PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,507,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,783,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 56,724,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 9,615,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 48,378,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,323,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 43,055,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 9,793,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data shows a significant increase in total emissions from 2023 to 2024, rising by approximately 11,129,000 kg CO2e. In previous years, emissions were also substantial, with 2022 emissions at about 50,911,000 kg CO2e (including 4,523,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 46,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2) and 2021 emissions at approximately 46,472,000 kg CO2e (with 4,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 41,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Ceylon Cold Stores PLC has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company has reported emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their carbon footprint assessment.

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Scope 2
42,314,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ceylon Cold Stores PLC's primary industry is Food products 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. This request for Ceylon Cold Stores PLC is in LK, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ceylon Cold Stores PLC is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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