IRM Energy Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-24)
Reporting Period: 2023-24
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:9262.26 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:2631.13 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:7309.17 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:37% (in Banaskantha GA region)
Total Energy Consumption:95,261.81 GJ/year
Water Consumption:3961 KL/year
Waste Generated:7.2 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:10.39 tCO2e/crore (Scope 1 & 2)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems for all commercial customers, reducing manual effort for gas readings.
- Installed a 3.123 MW (DC) solar power plant supplying electricity to 23 CNG stations.
- Shifted from diesel-driven HCVs to CNG-driven HCVs for fleet operations, reducing emissions.
- Installed two engine-driven CNG compressors using PNG as fuel instead of HSD, reducing emissions.
Social Achievements
- 100% of employees trained on health and safety.
- Implemented a comprehensive Code of Conduct for Board of Directors and Senior Management Personnel.
- Established a Grievance Redressal procedure for employees.
- Prioritized MSMEs for procurement of goods and services.
Governance Achievements
- Board of Directors plays a crucial role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy.
- Established a Risk Management Committee (RMC) responsible for identifying and assessing internal and external risks.
- Implemented anti-corruption and anti-bribery policy.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 100% employees to be trained on Health and safety in FY2024
Environmental Challenges
- Pipeline integrity management to prevent accidents and ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials.
- Regulatory compliance to safeguard public safety and environmental protection.
- Environmental impact and sustainability, including emissions and habitat disruption.
- Employee health and safety in the hazardous nature of gas distribution.
- Emergency preparedness and response to potential accidents or natural disasters.
Mitigation Strategies
- Routine inspections, maintenance protocols, and cutting-edge monitoring technologies for pipeline integrity.
- Maintaining a legal register to monitor compliance requirements and ongoing education.
- Minimizing damage to PNG pipelines through coordination with third-party excavation work and preventive maintenance.
- Comprehensive HSE training, protective equipment, and developing a safety culture.
- Updating emergency response plans and conducting drills.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100%
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing MSMEs for procurement.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Energy Transition