- Health & Safety risks impacting people and community and disrupting operations.
- Business ethics risks impacting brand and stakeholder trust.
- Reducing carbon footprint (opportunity).
Tata Chemicals Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Tata Chemicals Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 4.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 70.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 219.7K 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
5.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
197.5M kl/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
501.1K tons/year
2023-04 to 2024-03
Energy Use
480.8M GJ/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). | 4.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 70.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 219.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 5.0M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-23 | 4.4M + 92811 + 152794 = 4669174 tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 2.3M + 17687 = 2472118 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
- Successfully conducted trials for the use of biomass in boilers, planning to scale up biomass procurement to replace ~10% of coal in FY 2024-25.
- Installation of solar panels of 2 MW capacity nearing completion in Mithapur, plans to install 30 MW hybrid capacity through PPA in India.
- Implemented energy efficiency measures across operations, reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.
- Completed a comprehensive energy audit and identified areas for energy efficiency improvement.
- Zero liquid discharge mechanism implemented at Mambattu, Akola, and Wyoming plants.
- Ankleshwar, Dahej CZ, and Akola plants developed the capability for 100% recycling of treated water.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the share of natural gas in TCNA operations over the next 3 to 5 years; explore shifting entirely to Small Modular Reactors.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the share of natural gas in TCNA operations over the next 3 to 5 years; explore shifting entirely to Small Modular Reactors.
- Scale up biomass procurement in FY 2024-25 to replace ~10% of coal.
🔭 Long-term
- Replace Natural Gas with blue/green hydrogen.
- Net-zero emissions (implied)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafety, Health & Environment (SHE)BiodiversityBusiness EthicsCorporate GovernanceEmployee DevelopmentWater NeutralityZero Waste to LandfillHuman RightsDiversity & Inclusion