- Government ban on import of chemical fertilizers and weedicides.
- COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
- High inflation and rising costs of production.
- Depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee.
- Labor shortages and migration.
- Unrest in the community due to the economic crisis.
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Kelani Valley Plantations PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 87 tCO2e/year. 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
5.8K tCO2e/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Water Usage
100.2M m3/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
6.3K tons/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 87 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 5.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2017-04 to 2018-03 | 5.2K Tn |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched the Kelani Valley Protectors Initiative (KVPI) to clean the Kelani River.
- Achieved Rainforest Alliance and FSC certifications.
- Implemented rain guards for rubber trees to increase tappable days and crop yield.
- Introduced a "Buy Back of Weeds" program to promote manual weeding and organic fertilizer production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Cost management and resource optimization.
- Mechanization of pruning and harvesting.
📅 Medium-term
- Modernization and automation of rubber manufacturing plants.
- Expansion of crop diversification.
- Development of specialty tea products for local and export markets.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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