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IN
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Kcp Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Kcp's score of 0 is lower than 91% 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 2023, KCP's carbon emissions in India totalled approximately 2,259,671,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 114,369,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents a significant carbon footprint, with Scope 1 emissions primarily arising from stationary combustion processes. In 2022, the company reported similar emissions, with Scope 1 at about 2,047,904,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 108,381,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. For 2024, KCP's global emissions from stationary combustion are reported at about 16,676,000 kg CO2e under Scope 1. However, there are no disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for this year. KCP has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of SBTi reduction targets or documented climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent company, and all figures are sourced directly from The KCP Limited. Overall, KCP's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, with no formal reduction strategies currently in place.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Kcp's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Kcp's Location?

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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.

Kcp's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Kcp has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare Kcp's Emissions with Industry Peers

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IN
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Cement, lime and plaster
Updated 2 months ago

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JP
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Updated 4 days ago

Unilever

GB
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Food products nec
Updated about 20 hours ago

Avon Products, Inc.

US
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Chemicals nec
Updated 9 days ago

Colgate Palmolive

US
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Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated 2 days ago

Henkel

DE
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Chemicals nec
Updated 2 days ago

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