Orient Cement Limited, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the cement industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative solutions. Established in 1979, the company has made significant strides in the construction sector, particularly in major operational regions across the country. Specialising in the production of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Orient Cement distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the establishment of state-of-the-art production facilities that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Orient Cement has garnered recognition for its reliability and excellence, making it a preferred choice for builders and contractors. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive cement landscape.
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In 2024, Orient Cement reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 3,639,069,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 16,672,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 641,616,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where emissions were about 3,485,763,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 34,626,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 54,287,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, the company reported emissions of approximately 3,243,783,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 27,583,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 46,508,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 4,025,639,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to the current figures. Despite the rising emissions, Orient Cement has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, aiming to improve its sustainability practices in the cement industry.
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2016 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,025,639,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 88,801,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Orient Cement 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.