Ramco Cements Sustainability Profile
Ramco Cements, officially known as The Ramco Cements Limited, is a leading player in the Indian cement industry, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1961, the company has grown to become one of the largest cement manufacturers in India, with a strong presence in southern and eastern regions. Specialising in the production of various types of cement, including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Ramco Cements is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly products that cater to the growing demand for sustainable construction materials. With a robust market position, Ramco Cements has consistently been recognised for its innovative practices and operational excellence, making it a trusted choice for builders and contractors across the country.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ramco Cements'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.
Industry Benchmark
Ramco Cements's score of 16 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Ramco Cements's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ramco Cements reported total emissions of approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 10.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 740 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. For the year 2023, Ramco Cements' emissions were approximately 11.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 10.9 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 270 million kg CO2e. The emissions intensity per tonne of cement produced was reported at approximately 0.000591 tonnes CO2e in 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments, Ramco Cements is actively engaged in sustainability practices within the cement industry, which is known for its significant carbon emissions. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Overall, while Ramco Cements has not set formal reduction targets, its emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges and responsibilities faced by the cement sector in addressing climate change.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,333,772,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 75,880,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
How Carbon Intensive is Ramco Cements's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Ramco Cements's Location?
Ramco Cements's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ramco Cements has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Usage Policy
You're welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL.
Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.