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Kcp

KCP Limited, commonly referred to as KCP, is a prominent player in the Indian manufacturing sector, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1941, KCP has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with significant operations in the cement, sugar, and power generation industries. The company is renowned for its high-quality cement products, which are distinguished by their durability and eco-friendly production processes. With a strong market presence across India and international operations, KCP has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its cement production capacity and the introduction of innovative sugar processing techniques. The company’s commitment to sustainability and excellence has solidified its position as a leader in the industry, making KCP a trusted name among consumers and stakeholders alike.

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11

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

Kcp's score of 11 is lower than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kcp's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KCP reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,256,174,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 149,748,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This follows a significant increase in emissions from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2,259,671,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 114,369,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, KCP's emissions were approximately 2,047,904,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 108,381,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a trend of increasing emissions over the years. Notably, KCP has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services. Despite the rising emissions, KCP has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives. The company operates within a global context where many industries are increasingly committing to carbon neutrality and sustainability, yet KCP's current commitments remain unclear.

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Scope 1
342,909,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
21,368,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kcp'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 Kcp is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Kcp is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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