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.
+49 vs industry average
Granules India’s score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Granules India's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Granules India reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 544.3 million kg CO2e, comprising 57.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 468.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action.
Granules India has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, using FY2023 as the baseline year. Additionally, Granules is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0% in FY2023 to 100% by FY2030. Long-term, the company has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5°C pathway.
These commitments are part of Granules India's broader strategy to enhance its environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency in the pharmaceutical sector.
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Granules India’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
42% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Reduce Scope 3 absolute emission by 42% by FY30
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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