- Carbon emissions from machinery used in manufacturing.
- Disposing of cable waste (coating material).
- Rising cases of cardiac arrest among employees.
Birla Cable Limited (BCL)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, Birla Cable Limited (BCL) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.0K metric tons CO2 avoided in FY2022-23. 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
1.0K metric tons CO2 avoided in FY2022-23
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
11% energy efficiency rate in FY2022-23
of total energy
Water Usage
60 KL/day ETP and 15 KL/day STP capacity
2022-2023
Energy Use
1 MW solar power installed capacity
2022-2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced wood consumption per drum from 45 kg to nil.
- Reduced power consumption by approximately 7%.
- Reduced GHG emissions due to downstream supply chain operations.
- 15% reduction in the diameter of a Micro Duct cable, reducing overall material requirement by 17%.
- Avoided the production of 1,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide with 1 MW of solar power.
- Installation of 5 portable toilets at different locations of its manufacturing facility.
- Organized an awareness program regarding the ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastics.
- Construction of skylights in new manufacturing plants to harness natural daylight.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Enhance waste strategies across BCL sites by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementResource Efficiency OptimizationCarbon Footprint ReductionOzone DepletionCorporate Social ResponsibilitySupply Chain ManagementOrganizational EngagementEco-designCircular EconomyLife Cycle ManagementWater ConservationRenewable EnergyWaste ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyLivelihood EnhancementSocial Responsibility