- Cyclic nature of the sugar business and fluctuations in sugarcane, raw sugar, and energy prices
- Frequent changes in government policies
- Inadequate availability of raw materials
- Monsoon vagaries impacting cane growth
- Dependence on sugarcane seed variety ‘CO-0238’
Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-04 to 2021-03 reporting, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 168.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 2397 tCO2e/year (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 168.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.4K 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
168.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 2397 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
2020-04 to 2021-03
Renewable Energy
100% (co-generation)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M m³/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
Waste
18.2K MT/year (Non-hazardous) + 11 MT/year (Hazardous)
2020-04 to 2021-03
Energy Use
13.5M GJ/year
2020-04 to 2021-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-04 to 2021-03)
| 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). | 168.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K 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 | 168.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 2397 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) at all plants
- Increased sugar recovery to 12% in Uttar Pradesh and 13% in Maharashtra due to superior cane variety and cane management system
- Utilized bagasse in co-generation facilities to generate green power (119 MW installed capacity), exporting 60% to distribution companies
- Reduced energy intensity from 2.47 GJ/MT to 2.36 GJ/MT
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empowering PeopleResponsible ConsumptionResponsible Growth and Business EthicsSustainable Business Practices