- Climate change risks (El Niño) impacting sugarcane crushing
- Water stress in catchment areas of Godavari and Ghataprabha rivers
- Low female talent retention
Godavari Biorefineries Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Godavari Biorefineries Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 191.4K tCO2. By scope: Scope 1: 180.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 10.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 116.1K tCO2e. 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
191.4K tCO2
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
83% (Sameerwadi)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.6M KL (Sameerwadi) + 413063 KL (Sakarwadi)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
139.4K MT
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
5.7M GJ
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). | 180.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 116.1K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 83% renewable energy consumption for ethanol and sugar businesses
- Surplus electricity of 75.49 million kWh units sold to the grid
- Energy saving initiatives reduced consumption by 0.23 million kWh
- 10,437 KL of rainwater stored (75.3% increase from FY22)
- 1,135 KL decrease in water withdrawn at Sakarwadi
- 99% waste recovered through composting, blending, and alternate use in Sameerwadi
- 52 acres of land restored as forest cover
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Action and Energy ManagementWater ConservationBiodiversityWaste Management and CircularityEmployment and DiversityOccupational Health and SafetyProduct Quality and SafetySustainable SourcingCommunity Development