- Severe inflation in commodities and inputs due to the Ukraine war
- High interest rates propelled by inflation
- Logistics upset in the Red Sea affecting Indian industry and trading costs
- Sharp volatility in commodity prices since 2021
- Fluctuating commodity prices impacting business planning
- Supply chain disruptions
- Falling demand coupled with sharp inflation of input costs creating margin pressure
- Inability to pass on logistics and input cost increases to customers
Thirumalai Chemicals Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Thirumalai Chemicals Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 166.2K Mt CO2e (Scope 3) + 101475 Mt CO2e (Scope 1&2). By scope: Scope 1: 3.0K Mt CO2e; Scope 2: 4.0K Mt CO2e; Scope 3: 166.2K Mt CO2e. 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
166.2K Mt CO2e (Scope 3) + 101475 Mt CO2e (Scope 1&2)
2023-24
Water Usage
741.8K Kilo Litre
2023-24
Waste
5.9K metric tonnes
2023-24
Energy Use
493.2K GJ
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| 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). | 3.0K Mt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.0K Mt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 166.2K Mt CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 166.2K Mt CO2e (Scope 3) + 101475 Mt CO2e (Scope 1&2) |
| 2022-23 | 163.5K tCO2e (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
- Operates as a zero liquid discharge company since 2006
- Reduced fuel consumption significantly (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (L/MT) from 100 in FY19 to 68 in FY24)
- Reduced complex specific energy cost (Indexed to FY19 from 100 to 62 in FY24)
- Reduced specific raw water consumption (Indexed to FY19 from 100 to 57 in FY24)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce water consumption by a further 10% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2030
- Reduce industrial waste by 10% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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