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Desai Brothers Limited

Desai Brothers Limited, commonly known for its flagship brand Mother's Recipe, is a prominent player in the Indian food industry, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of authentic Indian food products, specialising in ready-to-eat meals, pickles, and spices. With a strong presence across major operational regions in India and international markets, Desai Brothers Limited is renowned for its commitment to quality and traditional recipes. The company's core offerings, including its diverse range of masalas and instant mixes, stand out for their authentic taste and convenience, catering to the evolving preferences of consumers. Recognised for its innovation and quality, Desai Brothers Limited continues to strengthen its market position, making significant strides in the food sector while celebrating its rich heritage.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Desai Brothers Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Desai Brothers Limited's score of 19 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

34%

Desai Brothers Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Desai Brothers Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,724,288,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 22,717,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 82,212,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to around 4,724,288,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 72,916,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 17,774,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 72,716,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Desai Brothers Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined climate pledges indicates a potential area for growth in their sustainability strategy.

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20222023
Scope 1
17,774,000
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Scope 2
72,716,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Desai Brothers Limited's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), 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. Desai Brothers Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Desai Brothers Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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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