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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.

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32

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Coal India's score of 32 is higher than 79% 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 26,424,706,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 8,241,497,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 882,554,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 807,750,000 kg CO2e. Coal India has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 33% and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. In the near term, Coal India is also focused on becoming a net-zero energy company by 2025-26 through the development of solar power initiatives. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined is reported at 0.044 tonnes CO2e per tonne of physical output, indicating a need for ongoing improvements in operational efficiency and emissions management. As Coal India progresses towards its climate goals, these commitments reflect a growing recognition of the importance of sustainability within the coal industry.

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Scope 1
1,162,727,000
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00,000,000,000
Scope 2
3,845,529,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Coal India is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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