Talawakelle Tea Estates
Talawakelle Tea Estates, a prominent player in the tea industry, is headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK) and operates primarily in the picturesque regions of Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. Founded in the early 1900s, the company has established itself as a leader in the cultivation and production of high-quality Ceylon tea, renowned for its unique flavour profiles and aromatic qualities. Specialising in both black and green teas, Talawakelle Tea Estates is committed to sustainable farming practices and innovative processing techniques, ensuring that each product reflects the rich heritage of Sri Lankan tea. The company has garnered recognition for its exceptional quality, earning numerous awards and a loyal customer base both locally and internationally. With a strong market position, Talawakelle Tea Estates continues to contribute significantly to the global tea landscape, embodying the essence of Ceylon tea excellence.
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Talawakelle Tea Estates's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Talawakelle Tea Estates, headquartered in Sri Lanka (LK), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,100,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes other indirect emissions in the value chain. Talawakelle Tea Estates has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by the fiscal year 2029/30, using the fiscal year 2018/19 as a baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year. The company also aims to reduce Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to deforestation by 30.3% by FY2030, with a commitment to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices in the tea industry.
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Get Started| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 819,920 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,759,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 245,860 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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