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Kelani Valley Plantations

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK), is a prominent player in the tea and rubber plantation industry. Established in 1992, the company has grown to manage extensive estates primarily in the picturesque regions of the Central and Western provinces. Specialising in the cultivation and production of high-quality Ceylon tea and natural rubber, Kelani Valley Plantations is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and premium product offerings. The company’s unique approach to plantation management and its focus on quality have positioned it as a leader in the market, earning accolades for excellence in both local and international arenas. With a rich heritage and a dedication to innovation, Kelani Valley Plantations continues to thrive, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka's agricultural landscape and economy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kelani Valley Plantations'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.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plant Based Fiber 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

Kelani Valley Plantations's score of 27 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kelani Valley Plantations's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kelani Valley Plantations, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,624,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,785,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,016,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 915,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with total emissions rising from about 5,047,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. The emissions data for 2022 indicated a total of approximately 10,571,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 5,253,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3,804,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,514,000 kg CO2e. This trend highlights the challenges faced by the company in managing its carbon footprint effectively. Kelani Valley Plantations has not set any near-term or long-term reduction targets and is not committed to achieving net-zero emissions. The absence of specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced strategies to address their carbon emissions in the future. The company operates within the food production sector, specifically in agricultural production, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
3,286,000
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Scope 3
366,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kelani Valley Plantations's primary industry is Plant-based fibers, 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. Kelani Valley Plantations is headquartered in LK, which has a rank of high, indicating high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kelani Valley Plantations is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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