- Climate change impacts on tea cultivation (reduced yields, water scarcity, extreme weather events)
- Stricter environmental regulations
- Shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable products
- Need for investment in climate-friendly technologies
- Reputational risks related to environmental impact
- Water scarcity
- Soil degradation and erosion
- Deforestation
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.0K 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
11.0K tCO2e/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
86%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.8M m3/year (withdrawn)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
5.2K kg/year (recycled) + 132414 kg/year (composted) + 6786 kg/year (landfill)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
622 MWh/year (solar) + 6,860 MWh/year (hydro)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 11.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 86% renewable energy share (FY 2023/24)
- 5159 kg waste recycling (FY 2023/24)
- GHG emissions intensity of 1.93 (FY 2023/24)
- Reduced water withdrawn by 6% in 2023/24
- First company in Sri Lanka to commit and verify a Science-Based Target (SBT)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve water efficiency improvements
- Obtain sustainable certifications
📅 Medium-term
- Implement climate adaptation strategies
- Transition to regenerative agriculture
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
- Explore carbon sequestration opportunities
- Develop sustainable product differentiation
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionWater StewardshipSustainable Land ManagementBiodiversity ConservationCircular Resource ManagementCommunity EmpowermentHealth and NutritionCommunity Capacity BuildingYouth EmpowermentGreat Place to WorkValue Chain ManagementDiversity and InclusionFair Labor PracticesBoard DiversityStakeholder EngagementPolicy ComplianceRisk & Opportunity ManagementAccurate Reporting and Transparency