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Cholamandalam Investment And Finance

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, commonly referred to as Cholamandalam, is a prominent player in the Indian financial services sector. Headquartered in Chennai, India, the company has established a strong presence across various regions, offering a diverse range of financial solutions. Founded in 1978, Cholamandalam has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. Specialising in vehicle finance, home loans, and SME financing, Cholamandalam distinguishes itself through its customer-centric approach and innovative products tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a robust market position, the company has garnered recognition for its consistent growth and commitment to excellence, making it a trusted name in the industry.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Cholamandalam Investment And Finance's score of 34 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cholamandalam Investment And Finance's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29,502,050 kg CO2e, comprising 377,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,690,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 28,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 18,058,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 194,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 12,627,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2022 and 2021 showed similar patterns, with total emissions of approximately 9,683,000 kg CO2e and 9,650,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Cholamandalam has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes but has not yet established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. As the financial services sector increasingly prioritises sustainability, Cholamandalam's future climate strategies will be crucial in aligning with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
267,000
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Scope 2
9,659,000
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Scope 3
2,883,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cholamandalam Investment And Finance's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cholamandalam Investment And Finance 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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