Galaxy Surfactants
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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Galaxy Surfactants's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Galaxy Surfactants reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 19,520,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 38,034,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 952,622,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (906,791,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (29,283,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 656,475,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 20,637,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 34,704,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial increase in emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which reflects the company's extensive supply chain and product lifecycle impacts. Galaxy Surfactants has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide its transition to a low-carbon economy. Notably, they have achieved a reduction of 24.1% in GHG emissions per metric ton of production against a base year of FY 2012-13. The company has also established intensity-based reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in India and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in Egypt by 2021. These initiatives reflect Galaxy Surfactants' proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the surfactants industry.
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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 |
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Galaxy Surfactants 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.
