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KIOCL

KIOCL Limited, formerly known as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, is a prominent player in the iron ore and pelletisation industry, headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1976, KIOCL has made significant strides in the mining and processing of iron ore, primarily operating in the Kudremukh region and extending its reach across various parts of India. The company is renowned for its high-quality iron ore pellets, which are produced using advanced technology, ensuring superior performance in steel manufacturing. KIOCL's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the sector, contributing to India's steel production capabilities. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on environmental stewardship, KIOCL continues to achieve notable milestones in the mining industry.

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

KIOCL's score of 21 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KIOCL's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KIOCL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,743,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 75,632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 174,375,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase compared to 2023, where emissions were approximately 58,729,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 74,769,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 133,498,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, KIOCL's emissions were approximately 91,072,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 116,475,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 207,547,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for 2024 was reported at 91.5 kg CO2e per tonne of iron pellets produced, while in 2023, it was approximately 88.4 kg CO2e per tonne. KIOCL has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data or specific reduction targets. The company has not made any formal climate pledges or commitments to reduce emissions, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy.

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116,475,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KIOCL's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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. This request for KIOCL is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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KIOCL 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
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