- Adverse weather conditions impacted Sri Lanka’s tea volumes
- Unfavorable policy developments including the ban of chemical fertilizer, ban on oil palm cultivation and wage-hike
- Plantation sector was largely resilient against the pandemic during the 1st wave, although infections escalated in the 2nd and 3rd waves
- Delays in several planned projects due to travel restrictions and lockdowns
- Labour shortages
- Commodity price fluctuations
- Government ban on palm oil imports and mandate to uproot oil palm plantations
Elpitiya Plantations PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, Elpitiya Plantations PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 636 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.8K 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
3.5K tCO2e/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Renewable Energy
88%
of total energy
Water Usage
254 Mn liters/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Energy Use
182.5K GJ/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| 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). | 636 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 2% reduction in carbon footprint
- 3% increase in soil carbon levels
- 80% reduction in chemical weedicides and pesticides
- Carbon negativity in electricity consumption through renewable energy (132% of electricity consumption)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase land productivity by at least 10% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve self-sufficiency in energy through sustainable energy sources by 2025
- Reduce chemical fertilizer application by 50%
- Reduce chemical pest control by 80%
- Reduce chemical weed control by 80%
- Increase green cover by 10%
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Pandemic related disruptionsFinancial performanceSustainable business growthGovernment policyAvailability of labourLabour productivityLabour management relationsOccupational health and safetyCompetitive pricingProduct quality and reliabilityCorporate governance and risk managementResponsible consumption of resourcesEnvironmental impactsRelationships with surrounding communitiesRelationships with suppliers