- Global economic challenges due to Omicron variant and Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Dependence on external sources for key input i.e. coking coal.
- Ageing employee mix along with a high manpower cost and relatively low manpower productivity.
- Increased competition from domestic and international steel companies.
- Increased focus worldwide on Green Steel.
- Managing resource and conserving minerals.
- Managing waste water.
- Managing wastes – a tool for Circular Economy.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 45 Million Tonne. By scope: Scope 1: 47.6 Million Tonne; Scope 2: 3.02 Million Tonne; Scope 3: -5.62 Million Tonne. 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
45 Million Tonne
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
55.3K mega litres
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
12.7M metric tonne
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
591.0K TJ
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). | 47.6 Million Tonne |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.02 Million Tonne |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | -5.62 Million Tonne |
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 | 45 Million Tonne |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved the lowest ever specific energy consumption at 6.35 Gcal/tcs during FY 2022-23.
- Reduced specific particulate matter emission by more than 9% during the last three years from 0.63 kg/tcs in 2020-21 to 0.57 kg/tcs in 2022-23.
- Total solid wastes utilization in 2022-23 was 100%
- Reduced specific water consumption by more than 9% in the last three years.
- Around 2.8 lakh saplings were planted across SAIL during 2022-23.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions to less than 2.3 t/tcs by 2030-31.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the share of renewable/non-conventional energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emission by 2070.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceEnergy Conservation & Climate ActionEnvironmental PerformanceSafety and HealthHuman CapitalCorporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Governance