Muthoot Finance, a leading financial services company headquartered in India, has established itself as a prominent player in the non-banking financial sector since its inception in 1887. With a strong presence across various regions in India, the company primarily focuses on gold loans, personal loans, and microfinance, catering to a diverse clientele. Renowned for its customer-centric approach, Muthoot Finance offers unique products such as gold loan services with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a vast network of branches and a robust market position, making it one of the largest gold loan providers in the country. With a commitment to financial inclusion, Muthoot Finance continues to innovate and expand its offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner.
How does Muthoot Finance'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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In 2023, Muthoot Finance reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,073,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,643,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 54,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data reflects their operational impact within India and globally, with no reported Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 66,607,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,307,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 54,954,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Muthoot Finance has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line with industry standards. The emissions data is sourced directly from Muthoot Finance Limited, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to operate within the financial services sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, highlighting the importance of robust climate strategies moving forward.
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2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,307,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 54,954,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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Muthoot Finance 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.