- Greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing processes.
- Air emissions from various sources within the mills.
- High energy consumption in pulp and paper production.
- High water usage and wastewater generation.
- Risks in the supply chain related to sustainable forest management and climate change.
Andhra Paper Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, Andhra Paper Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 734.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 246588.42 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 251004.52 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 734.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 246.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 251.0K 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
734.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 246588.42 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 251004.52 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023-24
Water Usage
2.9M KL/year
2023-24
Waste
219.0K tons/year
2023-24
Energy Use
8.9M GJ/year
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). | 734.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 246.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 251.0K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 734.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 246588.42 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 251004.52 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific water consumption per ton of product from 68 m3 to 53.5 m3
- Improved overall chemical recovery efficiency to 97%
- Distributed 1,30,49,150 clonal saplings and 7,75,84,000 seedlings in FY 2023-24
- Repurposed CO2 emissions from Rotary Lime Kiln to produce Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC), reducing emissions while adding value to the production process.
- Expanded Recovery Boiler ESP to four fields and replaced 90 electrode plates in the coal-fired boiler’s Electrostatic Precipitators, improving dust collection efficiency.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce steam consumption to 7.3-7.8 T per ton of product (Rajahmundry Mill)
- Reduce finishing losses from 6.8% to 6.58% (Kadiyam Mill)
- Reduce water consumption from 23 m3 to 21 m3 per ton of product (Kadiyam Mill)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementAir QualityEnergy ManagementSupply Chain ManagementHuman RightsEmployee Well-beingCommunity Development