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
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Coal India's score of 9 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 about 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 similar emissions levels, with total emissions reaching about 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 24,006,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 7,495,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of around 30,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 21,257,230,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,637,520,000 kg CO2e. Despite these substantial emissions figures, Coal India has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where coal production is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. As a major player in the coal sector, Coal India's emissions profile highlights the ongoing need for effective climate strategies and commitments to mitigate environmental impacts.
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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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Coal India is committed to some 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.
