- Climate changes, especially the extreme weather events and rising global temperatures
- Inefficient management of waste
- Stringent regulations for reuse and recycle of treated water
- Operations in multiple locations across the globe with diversified manpower may pose challenges with respect to resorting to corrupt practices
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Zydus Lifesciences Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 307.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 67.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 239.7K 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
307.4K tCO2e/year
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
39%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.6M kl/year
2023-2024
Energy Use
3.2M GJ/year
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 67.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 239.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 307.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-2023 | 220.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 250.7K tCO2e (FY22-23) |
| 2021-22 | 255.9K t CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Renewable energy consumption went up to 39% of total energy consumption
- Six manufacturing sites achieved “Zero waste to Landfill” objective
- 30% reduction in GHG Intensity achieved w.r.t the baseline
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Gender diversity of 12% by FY2026
- Waste disposal via coprocessing up 40% for India operations by FY2026
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon neutrality in operations (scope 1 and 2 emissions) by FY2035
- Net Water Neutrality by FY2028
- 45% reduction in GHG Intensity reduction by FY2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)