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Galaxy Surfactants Sustainability Profile

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Galaxy Surfactants Limited, headquartered in India, is a leading player in the surfactants industry, specialising in the manufacture of a diverse range of personal care, home care, and industrial applications. Founded in 1980, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America, marking significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include a variety of surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialty chemicals, known for their high performance and eco-friendly formulations. Galaxy Surfactants is recognised for its commitment to quality and customer-centric solutions, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the global market. With a robust portfolio and a focus on research and development, Galaxy Surfactants continues to achieve notable success, reinforcing its status as a frontrunner in the surfactants sector.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Galaxy Surfactants's score of 45 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Galaxy Surfactants's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Galaxy Surfactants, headquartered in India, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 681.9 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 15.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 30.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 635.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 24.1% reduction in GHG emissions per metric ton of production from a 2012-13 baseline by 2019. Galaxy Surfactants is committed to ambitious climate targets, including a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aimed at transitioning to a low-carbon economy by 2030. The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 across all scopes. Additionally, it has set specific intensity reduction targets, such as a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in India by 2021. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Galaxy Surfactants continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its environmental impact within the chemicals sector.

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Scope 1
24,865,710
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Scope 2
25,081,210
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Galaxy Surfactants's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Galaxy Surfactants's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Galaxy Surfactants's Location?

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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 Galaxy Surfactants is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Galaxy Surfactants's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Galaxy Surfactants's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 86% last year and increased by approximately 539% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 674% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
674%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
22%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Galaxy Surfactants's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Galaxy Surfactants has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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