Climate Change Data

Godavari Biorefineries Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:191,405.50 tCO2
Scope 1 Emissions:180,767.49 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,638.01 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:116,136.35 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:83% (Sameerwadi)
Total Energy Consumption:56,75,830.05 GJ
Water Consumption:15,59,308 KL (Sameerwadi) + 4,13,063 KL (Sakarwadi)
Waste Generated:1,39,427 MT
Carbon Intensity:0.0009

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action and Energy Management
  • Water Conservation
  • Biodiversity
  • Waste Management and Circularity
  • Employment and Diversity
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Product Quality and Safety
  • Sustainable Sourcing
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • 83% renewable energy consumption for ethanol and sugar businesses
  • Surplus electricity of 75.49 million kWh units sold to the grid
  • Energy saving initiatives reduced consumption by 0.23 million kWh
  • 10,437 KL of rainwater stored (75.3% increase from FY22)
  • 1,135 KL decrease in water withdrawn at Sakarwadi
  • 99% waste recovered through composting, blending, and alternate use in Sameerwadi
  • 52 acres of land restored as forest cover

Social Achievements

  • 3.92% attrition rate
  • Less than 1% attrition rate among new joiners
  • 7,500+ hours of health and safety training delivered
  • Zero fatalities reported
  • Scholarships provided to 10,000 students
  • 6,295 women's lives impacted through programs
  • 85% of raw materials sourced within India
  • 20,800+ farmers onboarded as suppliers

Governance Achievements

  • 30% women on the board
  • 4,565 compliances effectively monitored
  • Implementation of a Compliance Management System

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change risks (El Niño) impacting sugarcane crushing
  • Water stress in catchment areas of Godavari and Ghataprabha rivers
  • Low female talent retention
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring 2G feedstock (second-generation biofuel) for ethanol production
  • Implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems
  • Investing in water-efficient infrastructure for farmers (drip irrigation)
  • Implementing policies and programs to increase gender equality

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of suppliers screened on environmental parameters

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Bonsucro certification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • El Niño effect impacting sugarcane production
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Production of 2G ethanol

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, RC14001:2015, Responsible Care©, ISO 9001:2015, Bonsucro, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Bhumilabh (organic bio-compost)
  • Naturowax (vegetable wax)