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Granules India

Granules India Limited, headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), pharmaceutical formulations, and over-the-counter (OTC) products. Founded in 1984, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across India and a strong global presence in markets such as the United States and Europe. Granules India is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of core products that include paracetamol, ibuprofen, and metformin. The company’s unique approach to integrated manufacturing sets it apart, enabling cost-effective production while maintaining high standards. With a robust market position, Granules India has garnered recognition for its sustainable practices and has received multiple certifications from regulatory bodies, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Granules India'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.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Granules India's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Granules India's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Granules India reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 112,571,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 56,306,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, the company disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 615,882,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, and other categories. Granules India has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2023 as the baseline. Furthermore, it plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in FY2023 to 100% by FY2030 and to achieve a similar 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by FY2030. Long-term, Granules India aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the pharmaceutical sector.

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202220232024
Scope 1
54,831,700
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
50,526,500
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Granules India's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Granules India is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Granules India is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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