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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Coal India's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Coal Tar Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

3

Industry Benchmark

Coal India's score of 6 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coal India's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Coal India reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises about 26,424,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and around 8,241,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside approximately 882,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of about 32,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions were about 807,750,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 28,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 21,257,230,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 6,637,520,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 715,250,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions figures, Coal India has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or reduction commitments indicates a need for further action in addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability practices within the coal industry.

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2021202220232024
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coal India's primary industry is Coal Tar, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Coal India is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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