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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kcp'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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 6 is lower than 85% 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 2,370,640,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,259,671,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 114,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 2,113,810,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,047,904,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 108,381,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Kcp's emissions were lower, totalling around 355,589,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 342,909,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 21,368,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Kcp has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a global context where many organisations are increasingly setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints.

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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kcp's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Kcp is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kcp is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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