Ramco Cements
Ramco Cements, officially known as The Ramco Cements Limited, is a leading player in the Indian cement industry, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1961, the company has grown to become one of the largest cement manufacturers in India, with a strong presence in southern and eastern regions. Specialising in the production of various types of cement, including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), Ramco Cements is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of eco-friendly products that cater to the growing demand for sustainable construction materials. With a robust market position, Ramco Cements has consistently been recognised for its innovative practices and operational excellence, making it a trusted choice for builders and contractors across the country.
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Ramco Cements's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ramco Cements reported a total of approximately 2,263,280 kg CO2e in emissions, comprising about 33,740 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,260,240 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2020, when total emissions were about 9,257,221,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 9,165,306,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 91,915,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions further decreased to about 7,551,805,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 7,461,451,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 90,354,000 kg CO2e. The trend continued in 2022, where total emissions were around 8,220,655,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 8,109,723,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 115,683,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Ramco Cements has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emission intensity, which was reported at approximately 0.000591 tonnes CO2e per tonne of cement in 2023. Overall, Ramco Cements demonstrates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by the substantial decreases in emissions over the past few years.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,333,772,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 75,880,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Ramco Cements is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
