Coal India
Coal India Limited (CIL), headquartered in Kolkata, India, is a leading player in the coal industry, primarily engaged in the production and supply of coal. Founded in 1975, CIL has grown to become one of the largest coal producers globally, operating across major regions including Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. CIL's core business revolves around the extraction and distribution of coal, catering to various sectors such as power generation, steel production, and cement manufacturing. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and has achieved significant milestones, including the production of over 600 million tonnes of coal annually. With a dominant market position, Coal India Limited not only meets the energy demands of India but also plays a crucial role in the country's economic development, making it a pivotal entity in the energy sector.
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Industry Benchmark
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Coal India's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Coal India reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 26,676,819,210 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 8,319,234,080 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 893,653,700 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of their emissions across all three scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. For the previous year, 2024, the emissions were approximately 26,424,706,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 8,241,497,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 882,554,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, the figures were approximately 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 807,750,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Coal India has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 33% from a 2021 baseline by 2030 and its Scope 2 emissions by 25% over the same period. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. In the near term, they are working towards becoming a Net Zero Energy Company by 2025-26 through the development of solar power initiatives. Overall, Coal India's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with global sustainability goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,162,727,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,845,529,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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