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Sundaram-Clayton Limited

Sundaram-Clayton Limited, a prominent player in the automotive components industry, is headquartered in Chennai, India. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing high-quality aluminium die-cast products and precision-engineered components, primarily serving the automotive sector. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Sundaram-Clayton operates several manufacturing facilities across India and has expanded its footprint globally. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to product development, offering a diverse range of components that include engine parts, transmission systems, and other critical automotive elements. Its commitment to quality and sustainability has earned Sundaram-Clayton a solid reputation, positioning it as a trusted supplier to major automotive manufacturers. Notable achievements include significant advancements in technology and production efficiency, reinforcing its status as a key player in the automotive supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sundaram-Clayton 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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Sundaram-Clayton Limited's score of 10 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sundaram-Clayton Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sundaram-Clayton Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 80,666 kg CO2e, comprising 19,516 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 61,150 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 81,056 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,685 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 61,371 kg CO2e. Looking ahead to 2024, the company anticipates a significant increase in emissions, with projected figures of approximately 14,398,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 32,727,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 65,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, as Scope 3 emissions include those from purchased goods and services. Despite the increase in projected emissions for 2024, Sundaram-Clayton has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for further development in their climate commitments. Overall, Sundaram-Clayton Limited's emissions data highlights the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and report its carbon footprint, while also indicating areas for potential improvement in climate action and sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
19,685
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Scope 2
61,371
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sundaram-Clayton Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is high 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. Sundaram-Clayton 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.

Sundaram-Clayton 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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