Ramco Cements
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.
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Ramco Cements's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ramco Cements reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,020,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 9,980,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 8,780,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 780,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Ramco Cements has shown fluctuations in its emissions. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 7,551,805,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,461,451,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 90,354,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity in terms of physical output has also varied, with a reported intensity of 0.000591 tonnes CO2e per tonne of cement in 2023. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Ramco Cements. The company has not specified any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other reduction commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,333,772,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ramco Cements 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.
