Climate Change Data

NOCIL Limited

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

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:176187.48 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:136210.72 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Scope 2 Emissions:39976.76 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:1493715.04 GJ
Water Consumption:1247045 KL
Waste Generated:5356.49 metric tonnes
Carbon Intensity:2.93 MtCO2e per MT of production

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented a ‘3R’ approach (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) for pollution prevention and waste management
  • Adopted the ‘5S Workplace Organization Method’ to promote productivity, safety, and waste reduction
  • Initiated steps to get registered under EPR provisions
  • Continual investments in innovative environmental technologies

Social Achievements

  • Implemented various community engagement strategies
  • Maintained a safe work environment and promoted a culture of safety
  • Adopted a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D, E & I) Policy
  • Implemented a Policy on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

Governance Achievements

  • Formed a Core Committee on Sustainability to oversee ESG compliance
  • Adopted a Business Ethics Policy covering Anti-Bribery and Anti-Fraud
  • Implemented a Fair Competition Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • GHG emissions from chemical manufacturing
  • Air quality risks from chemical manufacturing
  • Energy-intensive chemical manufacturing
  • Water and wastewater management
  • Waste and hazardous materials management
  • Process safety incidents
  • Management of the legal and regulatory environment
Mitigation Strategies
  • Cost-effective management of GHG emissions through energy efficiency and alternative fuels
  • Technological process improvements to manage air emissions
  • Strategies to improve energy efficiency and sourcing decisions
  • Reducing water use and consumption through increased efficiency
  • Waste reduction, effective treatment and disposal, and recycling
  • Strong management of process safety
  • A clear strategy for managing the regulatory environment

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 40%

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct including Human Rights clause

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SEBI BRSR

Certifications: ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Responsible Care

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

Various CSR initiatives and policies contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver Medal 2023

Reporting Period: 2023-24

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:138650.91 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (2023-24)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,11,356.74 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (2023-24)
Scope 2 Emissions:27,294.17 Metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent (2023-24)
Total Energy Consumption:14,00,358.67 Gigajoules (2023-24)
Water Consumption:11,80,447 kilolitres (2023-24)
Waste Generated:9142.3 metric tonnes (2023-24)
Carbon Intensity:2.08 MTCO2e per MT production (2023-24)

ESG Focus Areas

  • GHG Emissions
  • Air Quality
  • Energy Management
  • Water and Waste-Water Management
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Human Rights and Community Relations
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Management of the Legal and Regulatory Environment
  • Critical Incident Risk Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Acquired ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management System) certifications
  • Reduced airborne pollutants significantly
  • Systematically reduced energy consumption across its operations
  • Minimised waste through reducing, reusing, and recycling strategies
  • Integrated cutting-edge technologies, including ‘Green Chemistry’ , into its operations

Social Achievements

  • Extended health insurance coverage and other facilities to its employees and workers
  • Implemented a robust Whistle-blower Policy
  • Implemented a comprehensive Business Ethics Policy that encompasses Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption measures

Governance Achievements

  • Formed Core Committee on Sustainability
  • Implemented a systematic compliance program to monitor and ensure adherence to regulations in real-time
  • Adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy and a Related Party Transactions Policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emission target by 2070
Short-term Goals:
  • Science Based near term Target Initiative

Environmental Challenges

  • Chemical manufacturing operations produce direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
  • Chemical manufacturing operations can also generate air emissions such as sulfur dioxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
  • The chemical manufacturing industry is known for its high energy consumption
  • Water plays a crucial role as a process input in the production of chemicals
  • Chemical manufacturing has the potential to produce hazardous process waste
  • Issues related to environmental policy, community health, and process safety carry significant regulatory, operational, financial and reputational implications
  • Workers within chemical manufacturing facilities are exposed to various health and safety risks
  • Ensuring health, safety, and effective emergency management remains a paramount concern
Mitigation Strategies
  • Usage of eco-friendly fuel sources & power sources
  • Implemented several robust initiatives to control the emissions of particulate matter
  • Implemented the ISO -50001 Energy Management System standards
  • Adopted various initiatives for water and wastewater management
  • Integrating cutting-edge technologies, including ‘Green Chemistry’ , into its operations
  • Adopted and implemented the ‘5S Workplace’ Organisation Method
  • Extended the health insurance coverage and other facilities to its employees and workers
  • Follows stringent safety & security protocols

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 40%

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Responsible Care

Third-party Assurance: TUV SUD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

See detailed explanation in the report under 'UN SDG s INITIATIVES'

Awards & Recognition

  • LACP (League of American Communications LLC) Award- Platinum