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 39 is higher than 63% 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 significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 158,770,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 30,102,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 635,976,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Galaxy is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 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. In the previous year, 2023, emissions were reported at 171,240,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,619,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 540,030,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a proactive stance in managing and reducing their carbon footprint. Galaxy Surfactants is focused on enhancing sustainability practices and increasing traceability in their supply chain, with plans to make their mill and plantation lists publicly available by the end of the financial year 2024-25. This commitment to transparency and accountability underscores their dedication to environmental stewardship within the chemicals sector.
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2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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.