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ACC Limited, commonly referred to as ACC, is a leading player in the cement, lime, and plaster industry, headquartered in India. Established in 1936, ACC has a rich history marked by innovation and sustainability, making it a pioneer in the Indian construction sector. The company operates extensively across various regions in India, providing high-quality cement and concrete solutions.
ACC's core products include a diverse range of cement variants, ready-mix concrete, and value-added services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. Known for its commitment to quality and environmental stewardship, ACC has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly products. With a strong market position, ACC continues to be recognised for its excellence in manufacturing and customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the building materials sector.
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Acc’s score of 40 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cement Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Cement Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 38% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ACC Limited, a cement, lime, and plaster company headquartered in IN, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2024. In that year, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 14,800,767,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 601,746,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, ACC Limited reported Scope 1 emissions of 17,467,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 654,793,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 15,392,785,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 666,157,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 13,654,648,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were 607,910,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,680,471,000 kg CO2e. There is no disclosed emissions data for 2019.
ACC Limited has set near-term and long-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned targets. The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050.
For near-term targets, ACC Limited aims to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 18.5% per tonne of cementitious materials by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year. This includes a 16.3% reduction in gross Scope 1 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious material and a 53.1% reduction in gross Scope 2 GHG emissions per tonne of cementitious material within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company commits to reducing all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year. Furthermore, ACC Limited aims to reduce gross Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 32.6% per tonne purchased by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
For long-term targets, ACC Limited commits to reducing gross Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 93.7% per tonne of cementitious product by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year. The company also commits to reducing all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year. Gross Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased clinker and cement are targeted for a 97% reduction per tonne purchased by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year, and all other absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
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97% reduction in scope 3 downstream
ACC Limited further commits to reduce gross scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased clinker and cement 97% per tonne purchased within the same…
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93.7% reduction in Scope 2
ACC Limited commits to reduce gross scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 93.7% per tonne cementitious product by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
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93.7% reduction in Scope 1
ACC Limited commits to reduce gross scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 93.7% per tonne cementitious product by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
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