Shree Cement Limited, a prominent player in the Indian cement industry, is headquartered in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of cement and power, with significant operations across various regions, including Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. Shree Cement is renowned for its high-quality products, including Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), which are distinguished by their durability and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. The company has achieved remarkable milestones, such as being one of the largest cement producers in India by market capitalisation. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Shree Cement continues to enhance its market position, making it a trusted choice for construction and infrastructure projects across the nation.
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In 2024, Shree Cement reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 21,946,000,000 kg CO2e and combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions reaching about 37,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of approximately 310,685,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as upstream transportation and distribution (98,747,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (182,618,000 kg CO2e). Shree Cement has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 12.7% per ton of cementitious materials by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 27.1% reduction in Scope 2 emissions per ton of cementitious materials within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 2°C. The company has shown a commitment to transparency in its emissions reporting, with data disclosed across multiple scopes, including Scope 1 and 3 emissions. Shree Cement's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its dedication to sustainability within the construction materials sector in India.
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2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 8,730,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 280,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | 442,361,750 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
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