- Maintaining market position in a dynamic industry environment
- Compliance with changes in the regulatory landscape
- Health and safety priorities
- Fuel and raw material security challenges
- Cybersecurity threats
- Increased carbon pricing regulations
- Shift towards sustainable building materials
- Expectations of faster career shifts
- Climate-exacerbated logistic breakdowns
Ambuja Cements Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Ambuja Cements Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 14.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 14.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 589.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 6.4M 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
14.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
19.1% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
5.6M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
286.1K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
19.5M MWh/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 14.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 589.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.4M 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 14.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2019 | 14.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2016 | 13.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific freshwater consumption from 64 to 44 litres/ tonne of cementitious material
- Achieved 11x water positive
- 8x plastic negative by co-processing of plastic waste
- Blended cement accounting for over 85% of production, reducing carbon footprint by 30%
- 7.76% Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) achieved through co-processing of alternative fuels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce specific thermal energy consumption to 710 kCal/kg of clinker by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% TSR by 2030
- Increase green power share to 60% by FY 2027-28
- Plant 2.42 million trees by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and EnergyCircular EconomyWater and NaturePeople and Community