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Usha Yarns

Usha Yarns, a prominent player in the textile industry, is headquartered in India and has established a strong presence across various operational regions. Founded in 1960, the company has consistently evolved, marking significant milestones in the production of high-quality yarns and threads. Usha Yarns is renowned for its diverse range of products, including cotton, polyester, and blended yarns, which are distinguished by their durability and vibrant colours. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Usha Yarns has secured a notable position in the market, catering to both domestic and international clients. The company’s emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted supplier in the textile sector, making it a preferred choice for manufacturers and artisans alike.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Usha Yarns's score of 34 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Usha Yarns's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Usha Yarns reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,048,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 21,938,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, which were about 7,041,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions rose from approximately 19,744,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Usha Yarns has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2022 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving a significant long-term reduction target of 90% for both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050. Additionally, Usha Yarns plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Usha Yarns's efforts reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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7,041,000
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Scope 2
19,744,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Usha Yarns's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low 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 Usha Yarns is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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