Climate Change Data

Birla Cable Limited (BCL)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1020 metric tons CO2 avoided in FY2022-23
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:11% energy efficiency rate in FY2022-23
Total Energy Consumption:1 MW solar power installed capacity
Water Consumption:60 KL/day ETP and 15 KL/day STP capacity
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Management
  • Resource Efficiency Optimization
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction
  • Ozone Depletion
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Organizational Engagement
  • Eco-design
  • Circular Economy
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Water Conservation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Waste Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Livelihood Enhancement
  • Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced wood consumption per drum from 45 kg to nil.
  • Reduced power consumption by approximately 7%.
  • Reduced GHG emissions due to downstream supply chain operations.
  • 15% reduction in the diameter of a Micro Duct cable, reducing overall material requirement by 17%.
  • Avoided the production of 1,020 metric tons of carbon dioxide with 1 MW of solar power.
  • Installation of 5 portable toilets at different locations of its manufacturing facility.
  • Organized an awareness program regarding the ban on plastic carry bags and single-use plastics.
  • Construction of skylights in new manufacturing plants to harness natural daylight.

Social Achievements

  • Established an Industrial Training Institute to impart quality education and training.
  • Started a stitching and tailoring skill upgradation program ('Silai Kendra') to empower women.
  • Provided health emergency response training and basic health and wellness training to employees.
  • Organized sports events and tournaments to promote health and wellness.
  • Installed taps near company premises to provide water security to rural households.
  • Provided operation and maintenance services for a fire tender and gymnasium equipment.

Governance Achievements

  • Annual Sustainability Report issued.
  • ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Enhance waste strategies across BCL sites by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Carbon emissions from machinery used in manufacturing.
  • Disposing of cable waste (coating material).
  • Rising cases of cardiac arrest among employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Procured state-of-the-art machinery for Loose Tube production (₹20 Crore investment).
  • Collaborated with sister concern cement companies to reuse cable waste as fuel.
  • Research to use fiber optical cable as an additive to concrete.
  • Provided health emergency response training to employees.
  • Installed portable toilets to promote health and hygiene.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Aligned with 8 UN SDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Solar PV cables
  • Fiber optic cables
  • Slimmer cable design

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed