- Sluggish demand for Caustic Soda and sale of Synthetic Rutile
- Lower realization in Caustic Soda and Synthetic Rutile sales
- Lower realization and lower dispatches of Soda Ash due to dumping from South East Asia
- Lower realization in CPVC despite higher volumes
- India’s trade deficit
- Petchem feedstock deficiency
- Shortage of skilled R&D talent
- Regulatory Risk
- Raw Material Risk
- Forex Risk
DCW Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, DCW Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.1M Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Scope 2: 47.8K Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent. 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
1.1M Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-24
Water Usage
2.8M kilolitres
2023-24
Waste
68.0K metric tonnes
2023-24
Energy Use
6.3B GJ
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 1.1M Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.8K Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 1.1M Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 734.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Investment in renewable energy projects to significantly reduce energy costs
- Striving for chlorine neutrality
- Implementation of various initiatives at manufacturing sites to recover, recycle, preserve, and minimize water consumption
- Installation of Solar Evaporation unit for Effluent treatment plant
- HDPE lining on the stormwater reservoir and sediment pond
- Installation of online parameter monitoring system and connectivity of SPCB and CPCB
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityRenewable EnergyEnvironmental StewardshipCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Community DevelopmentHealthcareSanitationEducationLivelihood EnhancementEnvironmental SustainabilityDigital Transformation