Steel Authority Of India

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), headquartered in India, is a significant player in the basic iron and steel industry.

For the fiscal year 2023, SAIL reported total emissions of approximately 45 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 47.6 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3.02 billion kg CO2e. There was a reported Scope 3 figure of -5.62 billion kg CO2e for the same year, indicating a data adjustment or offset. In 2022, the company's total emissions were around 43.12 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 45.2 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3.3 billion kg CO2e. Again, Scope 3 was reported as -5.38 billion kg CO2e.

Looking at emissions intensity, in 2024, the total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 0.0502 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover. For 2025, this intensity was reported at about 0.0578 kg CO2e per rupee of turnover. Furthermore, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity in terms of physical output was approximately 2,900 kg CO2e per tonne of steel in 2024 and 3,010 kg CO2e per tonne in 2025.

SAIL has a documented reduction initiative focusing on Scope 1 emissions. Between 2009-10 and 2013-14, the specific carbon dioxide emissions from SAIL plants saw a reduction of 8%, decreasing from 2.91 to 2.69 per tonne. The target year for this reduction was 2014.

While specific targets for future emissions reduction are not detailed in the provided data, the company has provided intensity metrics and historical reduction progress, indicating a focus on managing its carbon footprint within the steel manufacturing sector.