- Sluggish demand conditions
- Unprecedented increase in excise taxes
- Escalating threat of illicit cigarettes
- Rising levels of labour migration
- Extreme weather conditions impacting tobacco supply chain
- Increased cost of agricultural inputs
- Growth in illicit and undertaxed beedi markets
CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CEYLON TOBACCO COMPANY PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.4K tCO2e. 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
1.3K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
49.82%
of total energy
Water Usage
12.0K m3
2023
Waste
479.93 MT
2023
Energy Use
34.9K GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 1.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 18.43% reduction on Scopes 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) (vs 2022)
- 49.82% dependence on renewable energy
- 35% reduction in waste to landfill (vs 2022)
- 16.24% increase in water recycled (vs 2022)
- Over 130 acres of degraded land re-planted
- AWS certification for GL TP completed
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030 (BAT Group target)
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 (BAT Group target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementSocial ImpactCorporate Governance