Ceylon Tea

Ceylon Tea: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Ceylon Tea, a prominent player in the beverages industry headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK), is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint and climate impact. In the fiscal year 2025, the company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 45.2 billion kg CO2e. This total is comprised of Scope 1 emissions amounting to roughly 444,960 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.74 million kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 43.0 billion kg CO2e.

The company's climate commitments include ambitious reduction targets. By 2030, Ceylon Tea aims to meet its entire energy demand with 100% renewable energy sources. Furthermore, the company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% by the fiscal year 2031, using the fiscal year 2023 as a base year. This commitment extends to Scope 3 emissions, with targets for reductions in specific categories. A significant target for Scope 3 upstream emissions, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, is a reduction of 27.5% by fiscal year 2031.

Looking further ahead, Ceylon Tea has committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by fiscal year 2049. To support this long-term vision, the company has also set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by fiscal year 2049 from its fiscal year 2023 baseline. These reductions encompass a broad range of activities, including purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel- and energy-related activities, transportation and distribution (both upstream and downstream), waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, leased assets, processing of sold products, and investments.

The company's emissions data is derived from its subsidiary, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC.