Essel Mining & Industries Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:190,688 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:138,196 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:52,942 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:115,787 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:2,000,405 GJ/year
Water Consumption:791,162 m3/year
Waste Generated:44,260,407 tons/year (Non-hazardous), 2,662 tons/year (Hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.054 GJ/MT
ESG Focus Areas
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
- Biodiversity
- Responsible Supply Chain & Mineral Resource Management
- Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Closure
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Data Privacy & Cyber Security
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 10%
- Harvested more than 500 Million Liters of rainwater
- Reclaimed mined-out areas by restoring ecosystems and planting indigenous flora
- Implemented LED lighting at RCML resulting in substantial energy savings
- 73% reduction in utilization of HSD bowsers for MLT refueling at BCML
- Implemented Miyawaki technique at NFA Vapi unit for biodiversity enhancement
Social Achievements
- Established mobile health units and deployed two "Lifeline Express-Hospital on a train", benefitting more than 11,000 villagers
- Offered vocational training and skill-building programs, supporting over 2000 rural residents
- CSR spending exceeded INR 25 Crores
- 100% retention rate of employees returning to work after parental leave
Governance Achievements
- No regulatory violations from statutory authorities during FY 2023-24
- All operational locations and primary functions are ISO 27001: 2013 certified
- 80% Non-executive Directors, 40% Independent Directors, 20% Female Directors on the Board
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions across operations
- Achieve zero cases of injuries in the workforce
- Attain a higher percentage of overall diversity
Medium-term Goals:
- Adopt a phased approach to achieve net-zero emissions
- Implement action plans as per climate-related risk assessments
- Implement ZLD in all operational sites
- Conduct HRDD across 100% sites
Short-term Goals:
- Develop an action plan for energy efficiency
- Transition to renewables
- Obtain ISO 50001 certification
- Achieve ISO 45001 certifications
- Develop a comprehensive safety management system
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change risks impacting operations
- Water scarcity
- Waste management
- Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
- Transitioning to electric energy and exploring electric vehicles
- Implementing rainwater harvesting and zero-discharge operations
- Investing in advanced technologies for resource efficiency
- Implementing robust cybersecurity measures and obtaining ISO 27001 certification
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier screening process based on pre-assessment of operational practices
- Due diligence on vendors for bribery, corruption, ethical practices, human rights and sustainable practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2013
Third-party Assurance: TUV India Pvt. Ltd.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 6
- Goal 7
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
- Goal 17
Various initiatives contribute to these goals as detailed in the report
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed