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.
How does Galaxy Surfactants'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.
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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.
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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| 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,865,710 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 25,081,210 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
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.


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