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 36,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 26,424,706,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,241,497,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 882,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined is about 0.044 tonnes CO2e per unit of physical output. In the previous year, 2023, Coal India's emissions were approximately 32,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 807,750,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a slight increase in emissions over the years, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 29,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Coal India has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments in line 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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