BALCO
BALCO, or Bharat Aluminium Company Limited, is a prominent player in the aluminium industry, headquartered in Korba, Chhattisgarh, India. Established in 1965, BALCO has made significant strides in the production and supply of aluminium and its products, catering to various sectors including automotive, construction, and packaging. With a focus on innovation, BALCO offers a diverse range of products such as aluminium ingots, rolled products, and extrusions, distinguished by their high quality and sustainability. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the implementation of advanced technologies and a commitment to environmental stewardship. As a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO holds a strong market position, recognised for its operational excellence and contribution to India's aluminium landscape. Its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction continues to set BALCO apart in a competitive industry.
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BALCO's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BALCO reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,538,154,000 kg CO2e, comprising 874,794,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 464,162,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 199,198,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The following year, 2024, emissions increased significantly to about 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 914,189,640 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 159,876,160 kg CO2e, and a substantial rise in Scope 3 emissions to approximately 2,791,980,640 kg CO2e, which included 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, BALCO has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company is actively working on improving its operational efficiency, as indicated by its lowest ever specific alumina consumption of 1,931 kg CO2e per tonne and expected savings from novel cathode relining designs, which could save about 420 kg CO2e per tonne. As BALCO continues to navigate its carbon footprint, the focus remains on enhancing sustainability practices within the industry context, although specific commitments and targets are currently unspecified.
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Add to project| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 874,794,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 464,162,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 199,198,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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BALCO is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
