Eveready Industries India Limited, commonly known as Eveready, is a leading player in the battery and flashlight industry, headquartered in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1905, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Specialising in dry cell batteries, flashlights, and other lighting products, Eveready is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The brand's core offerings, particularly its alkaline and rechargeable batteries, are distinguished by their reliability and longevity, catering to both consumer and industrial needs. With a legacy spanning over a century, Eveready has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first companies to introduce batteries in India. Today, it holds a prominent market position, recognised for its extensive distribution network and strong brand loyalty among consumers.
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In 2023, Eveready Industries India reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,020,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,209,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 12,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 14,860,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2,632,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 11,876,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, the company anticipates emissions of about 14,468,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions projected at approximately 3,007,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 11,768,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a potential reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Despite these figures, Eveready Industries has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emission intensity, which was reported at approximately 12,020 kg CO2e per tonne for 2023. Overall, while Eveready Industries India is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, further commitments and detailed reduction strategies would enhance its climate action profile.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,632,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,876,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Eveready Industries India 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.