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KIOCL

KIOCL Limited, formerly known as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, is a prominent player in the iron ore and pelletisation industry, headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1976, KIOCL has made significant strides in the mining and processing of iron ore, primarily operating in the Kudremukh region and extending its reach across various parts of India. The company is renowned for its high-quality iron ore pellets, which are produced using advanced technology, ensuring superior performance in steel manufacturing. KIOCL's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the sector, contributing to India's steel production capabilities. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on environmental stewardship, KIOCL continues to achieve notable milestones in the mining industry.

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

KIOCL's score of 11 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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KIOCL's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, KIOCL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 98,743,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 75,632,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 174,375,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase compared to 2023, where emissions were approximately 58,729,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 74,769,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 133,498,000 kg CO2e. KIOCL has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The emissions intensity for 2024 was reported at 91.5 kg CO2e per tonne of iron pellets produced, slightly higher than the 88.4 kg CO2e per tonne reported in 2023. Overall, while KIOCL has made strides in tracking its emissions, the lack of defined reduction targets and the increase in emissions in 2024 highlight the need for enhanced climate action and commitment to sustainability practices.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. KIOCL's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is 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 KIOCL is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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KIOCL 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.

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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