- Higher inflation and fuel costs impacting margins
- Water scarcity
- Waste availability around plants
- Cybersecurity threats
- Excess Capacity and Increasing Competition
- Credit and Collections Risk
- Volatile Prices of Raw Materials and Fuels
- Inefficient Distribution and Supply Chain
- Regulatory Non-Compliance
Orient Cement Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Orient Cement Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 34.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 54.3K 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
3.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Renewable Energy
14.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.5M KL/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
58.7 tons/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
17.4K TJ/year
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). | 3.5M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 34.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 54.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 3.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2015-04 to 2016-03 | 2.9M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific energy consumption from 3.08 GJ/MT of cement in FY22 to 3.01 GJ/MT in FY23
- Increased renewable energy share in total energy mix to 14.4% in FY23 from 9% in FY22
- Achieved >90% survival rate in plantation drive, planting around 11,000 saplings in FY23
- 15.63% of input material used in FY23 was recycled or re-used
- All plants were water positive during FY23
- Zero fatalities for the last 6 years
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Net direct CO2 emissions (Kg/tonne of cementitious material) by 3% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% renewable energy and WHRS in total energy mix by 2030
- Achieve 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 2030 (base year 2020-21)
- Increase thermal substitution rate (TSR) to 25% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Carbon Zero by 2070
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance