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Jk Cement

J.K. Cement Ltd., a prominent player in the Indian cement industry, is headquartered in Nagaur, Rajasthan. Established in 1975, the company has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of grey and white cement in India, with a strong presence in various operational regions across the country. J.K. Cement is renowned for its innovative products, including its eco-friendly cement solutions that cater to diverse construction needs. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being the first in India to produce white cement, which sets it apart in the market. With a robust market position, J.K. Cement continues to excel, driven by its commitment to quality and sustainability, making it a trusted choice for builders and developers alike.

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Jk Cement's score of 21 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jk Cement's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, J.K. Cement reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,985,199,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,985,999,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 419,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside 1,469,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued increase in emissions from previous years, with 2022 figures showing about 8,184,000,000 kg CO2e in total emissions. J.K. Cement has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 GHG emissions by 20.4% and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 44.7% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability within the construction materials sector, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining production efficiency.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
6,532,699,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
129,599,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jk Cement's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high 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. This request for Jk Cement is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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