- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts (potential carbon taxes, oil scarcity, water scarcity)
- Changing consumer behavior (access over ownership)
- Urbanization and reduced car use
- Water scarcity
- GHG emissions reduction lagging behind schedule
- Zero environmental releases year on year lagging behind schedule
- Achieving zero recordable injuries year on year lagging behind schedule
Birla Carbon
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04 to 2024-03 reporting, Birla Carbon disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.42 million metric tonnes CO2eq (FY24). 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
2.42 million metric tonnes CO2eq (FY24)
2023-04 to 2024-03
Water Usage
194.9K megaliters (FY24)
2023-04 to 2024-03
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- All plants earned ISCC Plus certification.
- 40% reduction in total recordable incident rate.
- Completed a cradle-to-gate carbon black life cycle assessment.
- Implemented seawater scrubbing technology for SOx removal, resulting in >95% reduction in NOx and SOx emissions at North Bend, USA.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 (upstream) emissions intensity by 22% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase absolute energy conversion efficiency to 80% by 2030.
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 50% at high- and medium-risk sites by 2030.
- Repurpose 75% of waste by 2030.
- Repurpose 300,000 tonnes of end-of-life tires through Continua™ SCM per year by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircularityInnovationHealth and SafetyDiversity and InclusionGovernanceCommunity EngagementSupplier Sustainability