Climate Change Data

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-23, 2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2022-23

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
  • Stakeholder Relationships

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:10132396.24 GJ (Total Energy Consumed)
Scope 1 Emissions:287267.05 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:735981.40 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Approximately 40% (Target 80% in 2-3 years)
Total Energy Consumption:10132396.24 GJ (Total Energy Consumed)
Water Consumption:5815849.00 KL (Total Water Withdrawal)
Waste Generated:40552.63 MT (Total Waste Generated)
Carbon Intensity:0.501 tCO2e per MT of output in 2023-24

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Energy Consumption
  • GHG & Air Emission
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water consumption and waste generation
  • Compliance Management
  • Labour standard, Human rights grievances & working conditions
  • Corruption & Bribery
  • Occupational health & safety
  • Community Relations & Engagement
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed various Windmills having total Wind Power capacity of 171.45 MW
  • Installed 35 MW Solar Power Plant
  • Installed 563 KW Solar Rooftop Power Plant at Vadodara Complex and 220 KW Solar Rooftop Power Plant at Dahej Complex
  • Successfully tied up with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) and Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) for supply of solar power
  • Implemented a water recycling plan and water conservation strategies
  • Developed In-house Scale Corrosion Inhibitors (Scalewins) and Biocides (Biowins)
  • Invested in a joint desalination water plant to meet most of its water requirement at its Dahej Complex
  • Achieved PAT Target (Perform Achieve and Trade)

Social Achievements

  • Launched “Sawasthya Setu” application for employee medical history access
  • GACL Foundation Trust (GFT) initiated welfare activities of salt workers and their children
  • GFT initiated “Vidhya Sathi” education project
  • GFT provided free medical services to 599 patients
  • Implemented Occupational Health and Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001:2018

Governance Achievements

  • Established a system to track and address all the statutory compliances
  • Adopted Compliance Management System
  • Implemented ABAC policy to ensure that appropriate procedures are in place to avoid any instance of corruption and bribery
  • Constituted the ESG Committee responsible for reviewing and approving the action plan for BRSR and ESG obligations

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 80% renewable energy share in 2-3 years
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable energy share by approximately 40% (Target 80% in 2-3 years)

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate Change risks including water scarcity and extreme weather events
  • Higher energy consumption increasing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Higher carbon emissions contributing to air pollution
  • Excessive water consumption impacting water availability
  • Waste generation posing risks to regulatory compliances
  • Non-compliance to statutory requirements
  • Human rights breach and unethical labour practices
  • Corruption and bribery
  • Occupational health and safety risks in chemical industry
  • Community relations and engagement
Mitigation Strategies
  • Opted for climate resilient infrastructure
  • Controls & procedures in place to monitor and control energy consumption
  • Transition to renewable energy sources
  • Capturing CO2 to produce Potassium Carbonate
  • Developed 40 hectares of Mangrove at the Dahej location
  • Responsible usage of water by tracking water withdrawal, consumption and discharge
  • Recycling and reusing water
  • Purifying sewage water for plant use
  • Reducing evaporation losses in water reservoirs
  • Participating in desalination project
  • Established a system to track and address all the statutory compliances
  • Adopted Compliance Management System
  • Implemented ABAC policy
  • Policies to comply with labour laws, respect human rights and maintain healthy working conditions
  • Mechanisms to cater needs of the workforce and address grievances
  • Implemented OHS Management System and OHSEE policy
  • Regular safety training, toolbox talk, and third-party safety audits
  • Several initiatives under CSR activities for community upliftment

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Policy supporting sustainable sourcing
  • 15% of inputs sourced from MSMEs/small producers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Water scarcity
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Reduced operating costs
  • Increased renewable power content

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: NGRBC

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Not Applicable

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Performer Designated Consumer Award for Chlor Alkali Sector of PAT Cycle II in 2022-23