- Climate Change risks including water scarcity and extreme weather events
- Higher energy consumption increasing greenhouse gas emissions
- Higher carbon emissions contributing to air pollution
- Excessive water consumption impacting water availability
- Waste generation posing risks to regulatory compliances
- Non-compliance to statutory requirements
- Human rights breach and unethical labour practices
- Corruption and bribery
- Occupational health and safety risks in chemical industry
- Community relations and engagement
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.1M GJ (Total Energy Consumed). By scope: Scope 1: 287.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 736.0K 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
10.1M GJ (Total Energy Consumed)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
Approximately 40% (Target 80% in 2-3 years)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.8M KL (Total Water Withdrawal)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
40.6K MT (Total Waste Generated)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
10.1M GJ (Total Energy Consumed)
2023-04 to 2024-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04 to 2024-03)
| 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). | 287.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 736.0K tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 10.1M GJ (Total Energy Consumed) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed various Windmills having total Wind Power capacity of 171.45 MW
- Installed 35 MW Solar Power Plant
- Installed 563 KW Solar Rooftop Power Plant at Vadodara Complex and 220 KW Solar Rooftop Power Plant at Dahej Complex
- Successfully tied up with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) and Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) for supply of solar power
- Implemented a water recycling plan and water conservation strategies
- Developed In-house Scale Corrosion Inhibitors (Scalewins) and Biocides (Biowins)
- Invested in a joint desalination water plant to meet most of its water requirement at its Dahej Complex
- Achieved PAT Target (Perform Achieve and Trade)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase renewable energy share by approximately 40% (Target 80% in 2-3 years)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% renewable energy share in 2-3 years
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy ConsumptionGHG & Air EmissionRenewable EnergyWater consumption and waste generationCompliance ManagementLabour standard, Human rights grievances & working conditionsCorruption & BriberyOccupational health & safetyCommunity Relations & EngagementSustainable Supply Chain Management