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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How does Jk Cement'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Jk Cement's score of 29 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, along with 1,469,970,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2022 figures showing 7,784,307,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 238,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside 1,365,166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. J.K. Cement has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce gross Scope 1 GHG emissions by 20.4% and Scope 2 emissions by 44.7% per tonne of cementitious products by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company’s commitment includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Overall, J.K. Cement's emissions strategy reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction materials sector, focusing on significant reductions in their operational carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,532,699,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,599,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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