We are excited to announce that Dilmah’s climate targets have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – a global body that drives ambitious climate action in the private sector.
Carbon neutral being an option chosen by companies to mark their sustainability, involves offsetting emissions (compensating for what they emit by supporting external environmental projects). While offsets have value, they don’t always ensure that emissions are actually reduced at the source.
Science-based targets are different.
They are aligned with the most up-to-date climate science and set clear, measurable goals to reduce emissions directly across a company’s entire value chain. Validated by independent experts, these targets ensure that our efforts contribute meaningfully to the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. In short: they hold us accountable, where it counts.
It’s about:
- Measuring your emissions,
- Reducing them at the source (energy, transport, supply chain),
- Offsetting only what’s unavoidable,
- And advocating for broader climate action.
Our Climate Commitments
We’ve set both near-term and long-term goals to drive climate action across our operations and supply chain:
By FY2049 (Net-Zero Target Year):
- Achieve net-zero emissions across our entire value chain.
By FY2031 (Near-Term Goals):
- Cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions (direct operations and energy use) by 46.2%
- Cut Scope 3 emissions (purchased goods, transport, distribution) by 27.5%
- Reduce Scope 3 FLAG emissions (Forest, Land and Agriculture) by 33.3%
- Eliminate deforestation from our value chain by end of 2025
By FY2049 (Long-Term Goals):
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions by 90%
- Cut Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 72%
*FLAG = Forest, Land and Agriculture
What This Means for Dilmah and the Planet
This milestone marks a shift from offsetting to real reductions. It’s a move anchored in science, driven by data, and focused on what truly matters: creating measurable climate impact and safeguarding the future of our planet.
As we move forward, every cup of Dilmah tea will carry a deeper purpose, not just in flavour and quality, but in climate responsibility.
