- Challenging economic conditions impacting demand for CPC and CTP
- Increased competition in CPC and CTP markets
- Fluctuations in exchange and interest rates
- Slowdown in customer confidence impacting Advanced Materials segment
- Increased competition from Asian products in Advanced Materials segment
- Restrictions on GPC imports into India impacting Carbon segment capacity utilization
- Geopolitical and climate-related supply chain disruptions
Rain Industries Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Rain Industries Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1 Mn MT CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 0.53 Mn MT CO2e/year; Scope 2: 0.18 Mn MT CO2e/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
3.1 Mn MT CO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
40% (Cement segment)
of total energy
Water Usage
6.86 Mn m3/year
2023
Energy Use
13.7K TJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 0.53 Mn MT CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.18 Mn MT CO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.1 Mn MT CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 1.4 Mn tonnes of CO2 equivalent (direct) + 30,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (indirect) |
| 2019 | 513.0K tonnes CO2e (estimate) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided GHG emissions of 0.39 Mn metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (based on electricity and steam generation from waste heat recovery systems)
- Generated 0.98 Mn MWh of power from waste heat recovery
- Generated 0.03 Mn MWh of solar power
- Utilized over 40% green power (solar and waste heat recovery) in Cement segment operations
- Reduced hazardous waste from truck unloading processes by 27.75 tonnes
- Implemented various emission reduction measures at multiple sites (e.g., low-NOx burners, dust-free bagging systems, de-NOx units)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% in the next three years
- Increase capacity utilization
📅 Medium-term
- Expand presence in high-growth advanced materials markets
- Leverage proprietary technologies through strategic partnerships
- Increase capacity of Suryapet cement plant
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilitySafetyInnovationCost OptimizationCapacity UtilizationSupply Chain SecurityRenewable EnergyEmissions ReductionWater ConservationWaste ManagementEmployee Well-beingCommunity DevelopmentEthical Business PracticesCorporate Governance