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Sri Lanka Tea Board Sustainability Profile

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The Sri Lanka Tea Board, officially established in 1975, serves as the regulatory authority for the tea industry in Sri Lanka, headquartered in Colombo, LK. This pivotal organisation oversees the production, promotion, and export of Ceylon tea, renowned for its exceptional quality and unique flavour profiles. With a rich heritage in tea cultivation, Sri Lanka has become one of the world's leading tea exporters, with key operational regions including Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, and Uva. The Sri Lanka Tea Board plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards and sustainability within the industry, ensuring that Ceylon tea remains a symbol of excellence. Notable achievements include the establishment of the Ceylon Tea brand and the implementation of quality assurance programmes, which have solidified its market position globally. Through its commitment to innovation and quality, the Sri Lanka Tea Board continues to elevate the reputation of Sri Lankan tea on the international stage.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Sri Lanka Tea Board's score of 20 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sri Lanka Tea Board's reported carbon emissions

The Sri Lanka Tea Board currently does not have available carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of specific figures in kg CO2e. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This suggests that the organisation may not have established formal commitments to reduce carbon emissions or may not publicly disclose such information at this time. In the context of the tea industry, it is essential for organisations like the Sri Lanka Tea Board to consider the impact of climate change on agricultural practices and to engage in sustainable practices that could mitigate potential emissions in the future. As of now, there are no emissions data or climate commitments to report.

How Carbon Intensive is Sri Lanka Tea Board's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sri Lanka Tea Board's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sri Lanka Tea Board's Location?

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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. This request for Sri Lanka Tea Board is in LK, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sri Lanka Tea Board'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.

Sri Lanka Tea Board 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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