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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,100,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY 2029/30, using FY 2018/19 as the baseline. Additionally, Talawakelle Tea Estates has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by FY 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by FY 2030, with specific commitments to no deforestation linked to their primary commodities by December 31, 2025. The company’s emissions reduction strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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