- Land acquisition and availability delay for mining operations
- Safety in NLCIL's Operations
- Non-Compliance to New Environmental emission norms for Neyveli Thermal Power Station
- Non realization of EB dues
- Sustained Operation of CFBC Boiler in TPS II
- Increasing trend of Power Surrender
- Forfeiture of agreed tariff due to delay in commissioning of renewable energy projects
- Implication of BTTP and BTPSE projects which are put on hold
NLC India Limited (NLCIL)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, NLC India Limited (NLCIL) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 253.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 25.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 253.2 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
25.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 253.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
31%
of total energy
Water Usage
83.6M KL/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
46.78 MT/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 25.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 253.2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 25.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 253.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 26.2 Million Metric Tons (Scope 1) and 0.63 Million Metric Tons (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 8% Reduction in water intensity
- 24% Reduction in energy intensity
- 25% Reduction in emission intensity
- 100% Fly ash utilization
- 1.95 Lakh trees planted
- 1,421.06 MW Renewable energy capacity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Enhance lignite mining capacity to 40.10 MTPA by 2030
- Raise coal mining capacity (including subsidiary) to 44.0 MTPA by 2030
- Raise total thermal power generating capacity to 11,140 MW by 2030
- Raise renewable power generating capacity to 6,031 MW by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance