HINDUSTAN COPPER LIMITED (A Government of India Enterprise)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-23, 2023-24)

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6988 + 119706 = 126694 MTCO2e

Scope 1 Emissions:6988 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:119706 tCO2e

Total Energy Consumption:624749 GJ

Water Consumption:2457123 KL

Waste Generated:3529081.905 tons

ESG Focus Areas

Environmental
Social
Governance

Environmental Achievements

Implementation of Online Water Quality and CAAQMS installations
Establishment of a Mine Dewatering System
Implementation of measures for Dust Suppression and Waste Disposal to minimize environmental impact
Adoption of Wildlife Conservation Plan and Plantation initiatives to protect and preserve wildlife.
Implementation of Rainwater Harvesting systems and Environmental Monitoring programs

Social Achievements

Build Safety Leadership capability at all levels to achieve zero harm.
Excellence in Process Safety Management (PSM).
Achieve zero harm to contract employees by strengthening deployment of Contractor Safety Management Standard.
Improvement in working conditions (Implementation of 5S).
Implementation of latest Occupational Safety & Health Management System Standards (OSHAS).

Governance Achievements

Formulated Code of Fair Disclosure and Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report Trading by Designated Person and Policy on Materiality of Related Party Transactions & Dealing with Related Party Transactions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

Outdated technology and obsolete infrastructures.
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).
Significant operational hazards associated with the structural integrity of Tailings Storage facilities (TSFs).

Mitigation Strategies

Upgradation to the new efficient technologies.
Modernization of existing Copper complex infrastructure.
Build Safety Leadership capability at all levels to achieve zero harm.
Excellence in Process Safety Management (PSM).
Achieve zero harm to contract employees by strengthening deployment of Contractor Safety Management Standard.
Improvement in working conditions (Implementation of 5S).
Implementation of latest Occupational Safety & Health Management System Standards (OSHAS).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100%

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023-24

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:7853 + 114532 MTCO2e

Scope 1 Emissions:7853 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:114532 tCO2e

Total Energy Consumption:695056 GJ

Water Consumption:5912733 kl

Waste Generated:3481083 tons