- Increasing demand for products will lead to the need for increased manufacturing capacity and a subsequent increase in emissions
- Water being a scarce resource on the planet and essential component of all processes, poses a risk to the future operations
- The waste generated from our facilities has to be disposed in the most appropriate manner
- Violation of any form of human rights can lead to reputation damage and/or financial repercussions
- Any transgression of the organization’s ethical standards may result in the loss of goodwill of the business and may have financial and legal repercussions
- As a part of the pharmaceutical industry, it is mandatory that data with respect to drugs and drugs products as well as customers remains confidential
Ipca Laboratories Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Ipca Laboratories Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 312.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 174.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 137.3K 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
312.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
1.1M m3/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
42.9K tons/year
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). | 174.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 137.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 312.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3.16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity per rupee of turnover
- 10.62% of hazardous waste has been disposed of through co-processing
- Implemented Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) mechanism at 15 of our 17 manufacturing plants in India
- Installation of water recycling plants and using recycled water for utilities and gardening purpose
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 20% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 (scope 1 & 2)
- 35% of hazardous waste to be disposed through co-processing by 2030
- 100 % of our critical suppliers to be compliant with our sustainable procurement policy by 2030
- 20% of women employees in our offices by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy and EmissionsWater ManagementWaste ManagementSustainable Supply ChainCommunity EngagementDiversity, Equity and InclusionProduct quality and safetyHuman RightsHuman Resource DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentBusiness Conduct and EthicsRisk ManagementData Privacy and Digitization