Birla Cellulose
Birla Cellulose, a prominent division of the Aditya Birla Group, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Established in 1990, the company has carved a niche in the textile and fibre industry, specialising in sustainable and innovative cellulose fibres. Birla Cellulose is renowned for its diverse product range, including Viscose, Modal, and Lyocell fibres, which are distinguished by their eco-friendly production processes and superior quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering sustainable practices in fibre manufacturing, positioning itself as a leader in the global market. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Birla Cellulose continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a preferred choice for brands seeking high-performance, environmentally responsible textile solutions.
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Birla Cellulose's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Birla Cellulose reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,949,000 kg CO2e, with no emissions attributed to Scope 2 from purchased electricity. The previous year, 2020, saw a combined total of about 3,250,000,000 kg CO2e, which included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,070,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 170,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2019 indicated a total of about 3,080 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside 2,010 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2018, the total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 2,880 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,730 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 150 kg CO2e. Currently, Birla Cellulose has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Birla Cellulose Ltd, reflecting the organisation's current subsidiary status. Overall, while Birla Cellulose has made strides in reporting its emissions, further commitments and reduction strategies are necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,730 | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 150 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000 | - |
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Birla Cellulose is not participating in any 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.
