Grasim Industries

Grasim Industries's reported carbon emissions

Grasim Industries, a key player in the cement, lime, and plaster sector headquartered in India, reported a significant increase in its total carbon emissions. For the fiscal year 2025, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 111.7 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, with Scope 1 being the largest contributor at roughly 86.2 billion kg CO2e, followed by Scope 3 at approximately 18.9 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 at about 3.1 billion kg CO2e. Looking back, Grasim Industries' total emissions for fiscal year 2024 were approximately 92.7 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at around 76.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 3 at roughly 13.1 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 at approximately 3.1 billion kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2023, total emissions were approximately 79.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 at about 67.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 3 at nearly 9.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 at approximately 3.3 billion kg CO2e. The company's carbon footprint has shown a generally upward trend in recent years, with total emissions reaching approximately 77.7 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2022 and 67.5 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2021. Prior to that, total emissions were around 57.1 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2020 and 58.3 billion kg CO2e in fiscal year 2019. Emissions data from earlier years (2006-2008) indicate Scope 1 emissions in the range of approximately 22.5 billion kg CO2e to 23.6 billion kg CO2e. Grasim Industries has made a commitment towards climate action through its Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) business, which has pledged to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions across all its operations by fiscal year 2040. This target aims for a significant reduction in the company's overall climate impact. The company's emissions reporting includes detailed breakdowns of Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, highlighting areas of focus for their decarbonisation strategies.