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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kcp's score of 6 is higher than 59% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,270,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,259,671,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 114,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, there were no reported emissions from Scope 3. Comparatively, in 2022, Kcp's emissions were approximately 2,058,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,047,904,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 108,381,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. In 2021, Kcp's emissions were significantly lower, with total emissions of about 365,000,000 kg CO2e, consisting of approximately 342,909,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 21,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite the increase in emissions in recent years, Kcp has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of a climate pledge or science-based targets suggests that Kcp may need to enhance its sustainability strategies to align with industry standards for carbon reduction.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 342,909,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,368,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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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.
