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Itc

ITC Limited, commonly referred to as ITC, is a prominent Indian conglomerate headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1910, ITC has evolved into a diversified entity with significant operations across various sectors, including FMCG, hotels, packaging, paperboards, and agribusiness. The company is renowned for its flagship brands in the FMCG sector, such as Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, and Bingo!, which are distinguished by their quality and innovation. ITC's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices has positioned it as a leader in the Indian market, earning accolades for its environmental initiatives and community engagement. With a strong market presence and a legacy of over a century, ITC continues to drive growth and maintain its status as one of India's most respected companies.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Itc'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Tobacco Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Itc's score of 41 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Itc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ITC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,555,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,355,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 231,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 295,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, ITC's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from about 1,143,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 1,355,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also varied, with a peak of approximately 199,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, while Scope 3 emissions reached a high of about 962,000,000 kg CO2e in 2016 before declining to 295,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, ITC's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its emissions reflect a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at minimising its environmental impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
1,143,000,000
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Scope 2
183,000,000
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000,000,000
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860,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Itc's primary industry is Tobacco products (16), which is very 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. Itc is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Itc is not committed to any 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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