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Salt and Mineral Mining
IN
updated 3 days ago

UPL Limited

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UPL Limited, a leading global player in the agrochemical industry, is headquartered in India. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. UPL is renowned for its comprehensive portfolio of crop protection products, including herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, which are designed to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably. With a commitment to innovation, UPL has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique formulations that cater to diverse farming needs. The company’s focus on sustainability and integrated solutions positions it as a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. UPL Limited continues to strengthen its market position through strategic acquisitions and a robust distribution network, making it a formidable force in the global agricultural sector.

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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

UPL Limited's score of 64 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UPL Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, UPL Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 79,337,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,124,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 72,872,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on a 2019-20 baseline. Additionally, UPL is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For long-term goals, UPL has committed to a 37.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2034, alongside a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of agrochemical produced, also by FY2034. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming well below 2°C. UPL Limited has also signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on reducing emissions intensity and enhancing operational efficiency across its global operations.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
724,071,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
159,413,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UPL Limited's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 UPL Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UPL Limited is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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