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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.

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7

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sundaram-Clayton Limited's score of 7 is lower than 85% 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 2024, Sundaram-Clayton Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14398000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 32727000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 65000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This results in a total of about 112978000 kg CO2e across all scopes. The company has disclosed emissions data for all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. The Scope 1 emissions, which arise directly from the company's operations, amount to about 14398 tonnes CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, related to the consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, total approximately 32727 tonnes CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from the supply chain, are significant at around 65000 tonnes CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Sundaram-Clayton has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions intensity metrics reveal a Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of 0.047 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover and a Scope 3 emission intensity of approximately 1309.52 kg CO2e per tonne. Overall, while Sundaram-Clayton Limited has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability in the automotive components industry.

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2024
Scope 1
14,398,000
Scope 2
32,727,000
Scope 3
65,000,000

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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 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. This request for Sundaram-Clayton Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sundaram-Clayton Limited 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.

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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