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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Coal India's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coal India reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 26,424,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 8,241,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 882,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase in emissions across all scopes compared to previous years, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and Scope 2 emissions increasing from approximately 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were approximately 32,350,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 807,750,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a growing carbon footprint, which raises concerns regarding their climate commitments. Despite the increasing emissions, Coal India has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at mitigating their carbon impact. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests a need for enhanced strategies to address their environmental responsibilities. The company’s emissions intensity metrics indicate a Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity of 0.044 tonnes per unit of physical output, reflecting the operational efficiency in relation to emissions. As a major player in the coal industry, Coal India's emissions and climate commitments are critical in the context of global climate change efforts, necessitating a proactive approach to reduce their carbon footprint in the coming years.
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Add to project| 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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Coal India 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.
