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Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited

Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) is a prominent player in the Indian petrochemical industry, headquartered in Chennai, India. Established in 1969, SPIC has made significant strides in the production of fertilisers, petrochemicals, and other chemical products, contributing to the agricultural and industrial sectors across the country. With a strong operational presence in Tamil Nadu and beyond, SPIC is renowned for its high-quality urea and complex fertilisers, which are essential for enhancing agricultural productivity. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the market, achieving notable milestones in production efficiency and environmental stewardship. SPIC continues to play a vital role in supporting India's agricultural needs while maintaining a focus on sustainable practices and technological advancement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited'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.

9

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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited's score of 9 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited reported carbon emissions of approximately 186,100,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3 emissions. This represents a decrease from the previous year's total of about 200,200,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, emissions increased slightly in 2024, reaching approximately 193,345,000 kg CO2e. Currently, the company has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the need for Southern Petrochemical Industries to enhance its climate commitments and strategies to effectively manage and reduce its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
200,200,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium 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. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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