- Adverse weather conditions affecting tea production.
- Appreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US dollar impacting tea prices.
- Disruptions in purchasing Ceylon Tea in global export markets.
- Escalation in freight and insurance expenses due to the Red Sea crisis.
- Declining tea and rubber production.
- Subdued performance of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
- Rising costs of raw materials, fuel, electricity, and other supplies.
John Keells PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, John Keells PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 95.00 MT. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
95.00 MT
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
5.7K m3
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 95.00 MT |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 222 MT/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successful completion of the solar energy project at the Warehousing Segment, generating additional rental income and contributing to increased other income.
- Initiatives to reduce paper usage, including the automation of the goods received note (GRN) process at the Warehousing Segment.
- Commitment to the John Keells Group’s plastic recycling initiative, Plastic-Cycle.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase in tea production and quality due to enhanced fertilizer utilization, leading to increased auction prices and sales volumes.
📅 Medium-term
- Improved performance in the Rubber Segment through strategies to increase auction participation and explore direct sales.
🔭 Long-term
- Continued focus on achieving higher operational efficiencies to improve warehousing operations; transition to electronic document transfers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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