- Global challenges including prolonged high interest rates, debt sustainability issues, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and escalating climate risks
- Water scarcity in some operational areas
- Habitat degradation due to manufacturing operations
- Cybersecurity risks
UltraTech Cement Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, UltraTech Cement Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 71.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1884387 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 8250585 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 71.2M tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.9M tCO2e; Scope 3: 8.3M tCO2e. 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
71.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1884387 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 8250585 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Renewable Energy
22% in FY24
of total energy
Water Usage
106 million cubic meters
2023-04 to 2024-03
Waste
0.02 tonnes/tonne of cementitious material
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). | 71.2M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.9M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.3M tCO2e |
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 | 71.2M tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1884387 tCO2e (Scope 2) + 8250585 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 5.3M Metric tonnes of CO2 Equivalent (2021-22) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net CO2 emissions per tonne of cementitious material (Scope 1) by 12% over 632 kg CO2/t cementitious material from base year 2017
- Achieved EP100 commitment ahead of 2035 target by doubling energy productivity from 2010 baseline
- Increased renewable energy capacity by 77% and WHRS capacity by 32% in FY24 compared to FY23, reaching 890 MW of Green Energy
- Achieved 22% electricity substitution by green power in FY24
- Became 5 times water positive
- Became 3.4 times plastic negative
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce poverty from 25% to 5% in 300 villages by 2025
- Ensure 100% enrolment and zero dropout rate in 300 villages by 2025
- Reduce malnutrition in children under 5 years of age to less than 5% in 300 villages by 2025
- Halve percentage of anaemic women aged 15-49 years in 300 villages by 2025
- Ensure access to quality essential primary health services in 300 villages by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Increase grey cement capacity to 200 MTPA by FY 2026-27
- Increase the overall share of green energy in total energy mix to 85% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 CO2 emissions by 27% by 2032 over 2017 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonisationEnergy TransitionCircular EconomyBiodiversityWater ManagementSafe OperationsCommunity Development