Tata Steel Limited

Tata Steel Limited: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Headquartered in India, Tata Steel Limited, a key player in the basic iron and steel industry, has reported significant progress and set ambitious targets regarding its carbon emissions.

Emissions Data:

• 2025: Tata Steel's total emissions for 2025 were approximately 94.7 billion kg CO2e. This comprised about 61 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 4.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 27 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
• 2024: In 2024, total emissions were around 111 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 accounting for approximately 77 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 5 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 29 billion kg CO2e.
• 2023: For 2023, the company's total emissions stood at approximately 98 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 76 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 16 billion kg CO2e.
• 2022: Total emissions in 2022 were approximately 94.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 76 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 16 billion kg CO2e.
• 2021: In 2021, total emissions were approximately 83.4 billion kg CO2e, including about 66 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4.8 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12.6 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Tata Steel has established a comprehensive set of climate goals, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction:

• Net Zero by 2045: The company has set an overarching ambition to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 across all scopes. This goal is supported by its subsidiary companies aligning their sustainability objectives.
• Carbon Neutrality by 2050: Tata Steel aims for carbon neutrality in its steelmaking operations by 2050, with specific targets for regions like the UK and the Netherlands.
• Scope 1 Emissions Reduction: A near-term target is to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2021 levels by 2030.
• Scope 2 Emissions Reduction: The company aims to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 25% from 2021 levels by 2030.
• Intensity Targets: Historical data indicates targets for reducing CO2 emissions intensity per tonne of steel, such as a 20% reduction from 1990 levels by 2030.

These commitments underscore Tata Steel's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and transitioning towards a more sustainable future within the steel industry.