- COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns
- Cheap imports
- Stringent government measures against environmental hazards
- Threat of substitutes
- High concentration of silica in bauxite and low calorific value of coal
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.1M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 2: 31.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 25.4K 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
11.1M tCO2e/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Water Usage
49.5K ML/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Energy Use
108.5M GJ/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 31.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 25.4K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 11.1M tCO2e/year |
| 2016-17 | 11.56 million tonnes of CO2e |
| 2015-2016 | 11.05 million tonnes of CO2e |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 9.97 million tCO2e/year |
| 2012-04 to 2013-03 | 11.56 million tonnes of CO2 (direct); 0.22 million tonnes of CO2 (indirect) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Generated 285 MU from wind power & 0.52 MU from Solar power Plants
- Planted 1,39,159 saplings
- Achieved zero discharge with respect to wastewater and sewerage water in all its units
- Total ash utilization is 101.47 % in Alumina Refinery and 75.69% in CPP during 2020-21
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomicEnvironmentalSocialGovernance