Ultratech Cement Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a leading player in the Indian cement industry, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1983, Ultratech has grown to become the largest manufacturer of grey cement, ready mix concrete, and white cement in India, with a significant presence across various operational regions including the West, North, and South of the country. The company’s core offerings include high-performance cement products that cater to diverse construction needs, distinguished by their superior quality and innovative formulations. Ultratech's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as being the first in India to introduce eco-friendly cement solutions. With a robust distribution network and a strong brand reputation, Ultratech Cement continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving growth and excellence in construction materials.
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Ultratech Cement's score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, UltraTech Cement reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 71,237,860,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,884,386,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8,250,584,950 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a notable increase in emissions compared to 2023, where the figures were about 62,530,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,695,035,710 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 4,204,917,640 kg CO2e for Scope 3. UltraTech Cement has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 GHG emissions intensity by 27% and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 69% by 2032, using 2017 as the base year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, as a founding member of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), UltraTech has committed to achieving carbon-neutral concrete by 2050, further underscoring its dedication to sustainability. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, UltraTech Cement Limited, which maintains a comprehensive approach to tracking and reporting its carbon footprint across all scopes.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 51,268,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,208,760,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 5,879,313,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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