Our core focus
An overview of our actions and progress in reducing our carbon footprint.
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Shift to low-emission fuels
Transitioning to low-emission fuels such as LNG, biomass, and hydrogen.
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Energy efficiency
Optimising processes and upgrading
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Carbon capture and utilisation
Implementing advanced carbon capture
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Renewable energy
Harnessing solar, wind, and
hybrid renewable energy solutions.
Our commitment to the environment
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Reduce carbon emission to achieve neutrality by 2045.
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Become water positive and achieve zero waste to landfill in India by 2030.
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Double the share of renewable power by 2025.
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Achieve net-zero impact on biodiversity.
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Restore coastal and marine ecosystems.
Our guiding principles
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Sustainable values
We integrate sustainability considerations into business decisions and key work processes to create long-term value, mitigate future risks, and maximise opportunities.
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Governance
We uphold the highest standards of governance and transparency.
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Product stewardship
We enhance the health, safety, environmental, and social impact of our products and services across their lifecycle.
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Work environment
We provide employees and business associates with clean, safe, healthy, and fair working conditions.
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Community development
We strive to be the neighbour of choice in the communities where we operate, contributing to their equitable and inclusive development.
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Global leadership
We aspire to achieve global sustainability leadership in the sectors in which we operate.
Strategic initiatives
- Climate change
- Energy
- Water management
- Waste management
- Raw material consumption
- Recycled material consumption
- Air emissions
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Making process improvements to reduce carbon emissions
Tata Chemicals is boosting sustainability at the Mithapur salt plant by enhancing energy efficiency and cutting carbon emissions. These efforts highlight the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
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Goal
Reduce carbon emission to achieve neutrality by 2045.
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Progress
At the Mithapur salt plant, we reduced carbon emissions by about 15MT CO2e annually by improving steam efficiency and fixing leaks in quadruple effect evaporators. Upgrading a double effect evaporator to a triple/quadruple effect is projected to cut emissions by an additional 19MT CO2e per year through better energy efficiency.
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Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)
Tata Chemicals leads efforts to capture carbon emissions and convert them into usable products.
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Goal
Implement carbon capture across key manufacturing sites.
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Progress
Successfully implemented Europe’s first CCU plant to capture and convert CO₂ emissions into high-grade products like Sodium Bicarbonate for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Renewable energy expansion
The company is committed to increasing the proportion of renewable energy in its power mix through solar, wind, and biomass.
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Goal
Transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045.
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Progress
Installed 2.7 MW of solar power across Indian facilities and plans to increase biomass usage in operations.
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Energy efficiency projects
Tata Chemicals is focused on improving energy efficiency across its manufacturing plants.
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Goal
Reduce energy consumption intensity by implementing energy-efficient technologies.
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Progress
Achieved an energy consumption intensity of 8.33 GJ/tonne in FY 2023-24 through optimised energy usage and enhanced operational processes across facilities.
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Jal dhan project
Focuses on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge to ensure long-term water availability.
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Goal
Achieving water neutrality through strategies like recycling, low water technologies, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems.
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Progress
Harvested 25.5 mcft of water in FY 2023-24 and built 149 small and medium water harvesting structures across operational areas.
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Freshwater positive operations
Tata Chemicals has implemented water conservation initiatives at its Mithapur facility to make it freshwater-positive.
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Goal
Sustain freshwater-positive operations and expand water conservation efforts to other facilities.
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Progress
The Mithapur plant achieved freshwater positivity
by recycling and reusing wastewater in production processes.
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Zero waste to landfill programme
Aims to divert all waste from landfills by maximising recycling and reuse.
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Goal
Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030.
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Progress
Achieved 100% Fly Ash utilisation and reused over 3 lakh metric tonnes of undersized limestone in FY 2023-24.
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Circular economy in cement production
Tata Chemicals' cement plant uses waste generated from soda ash production as raw material, reducing waste and supporting circularity.
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Goal
Maximise the use of waste materials in cement production and promote circular economy principles.
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Progress
Significant progress in integrating waste into cement manufacturing, reducing dependency on virgin materials.
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Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
The company ensures responsible sourcing of materials such as limestone, soda ash, and solar salt to reduce environmental impact.
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Goal
Improve efficiency in raw material use and ensure sustainable sourcing practices.
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Progress
Optimised the use of limestone and soda ash in production processes, resulting in more efficient operations and reduced environmental impact.
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Circular material use in operations
Tata Chemicals is focused on incorporating circular economy principles in raw material consumption by using by-products and recycled materials.
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Goal
Reduce the use of virgin materials through circular practices.
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Progress
Expanded the use of circular materials in Soda Ash and cement production, contributing to resource efficiency.
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Utilisation of recycled Fly Ash
Fly Ash from operations is fully recycled and used in various applications, such as cement production and land reclamation.
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Goal
Ensure 100% utilisation of Fly Ash and other recyclable materials.
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Progress
Achieved 100% Fly Ash utilisation in FY 2023-24, diverting waste from landfills and promoting circular material use.
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Recycling undersized limestone
Undersized limestone is reused in production, reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.
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Goal
Maximise the use of recycled materials in production.
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Progress
Recycled over 3 lakh metric tonnes of undersized limestone in FY 2023-24, contributing to resource conservation and waste reduction.
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Clean air initiative
Tata Chemicals is implementing air quality management systems to reduce NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions.
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Goal
Ensure air emissions are kept well below regulatory limits.
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Progress
The company maintained emissions of NOx, SOx, and SPM below permissible limits through continuous monitoring and the adoption of cleaner technologies.
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Advanced emission control technologies
Exploring advanced technologies such as electric calcination and mechanical vapour re-compression to further reduce air emissions.
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Goal
Deploy cutting-edge technologies to minimise emissions from industrial processes.
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Progress
Research and pilot projects in advanced emission control are underway, aimed at reducing air pollutants from key manufacturing sites.
Our key projects under project Aalingana
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Biomass for a greener tomorrow
Switching to sustainable heating by increasing biomass use to reduce carbon footprint and promote renewable energy alternatives.
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Powering progress with renewable energy
Enhancing our energy mix with a growing share of renewable power, paving the way for a cleaner, greener future.
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Efficiency that powers impact
Driving energy efficiencies across all our manufacturing units to lower emissions and maximize resource utilization.
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Fueling the future with hydrogen
Partnering in offtake agreements for hydrogen and other sustainable fuels to transition towards low-emission energy sources.
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100% fly ash utilisation
Ensuring zero waste of fly ash through complete consumption in eco-friendly applications, promoting circular economy principles.
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Recycling over 3 lakh MT solid waste
Turning waste into opportunity by recycling massive quantities of solid waste, supporting a zero-to-landfill approach.
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Green chemistry in action
Developing sustainable chemistries for fermentation technologies, aligning innovation with environmental stewardship.
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Meeting EPR goals responsibly
Adhering to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) norms to ensure responsible product lifecycle management.
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Smarter processes, better planet
Leveraging IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) for enhanced process efficiencies and productivity across operations.
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10% more renewable power
Achieving a 2,284 GJ increase in renewable energy consumption — a 10% boost in our clean energy efforts.
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Protecting biodiversity, preserving balance
Working to minimize our ecological footprint and actively reduce our negative impact on biodiversity.
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Saving sharks, sustaining ecosystems
Conserving marine life by safeguarding over 900 sharks, contributing to the protection of underwater ecosystems.
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Restoring nature, one coral and tree at a time
Investing in coral reef restoration, mangrove protection, and tree plantations to nurture and revive biodiversity.
Latest environmental compliance reports
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Environmental Clearance Compliance Report CPP- Dec-2024
Environmental Clearance
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Environmental Clearance Compliance Report Cement Plant - Dec-2024
Environmental Clearance
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Environment Clearance- Half Yearly Compliance Report (April 2024 to September 2024)- Cement
Environmental Clearance
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Environment Clearance- Half Yearly Compliance Report (April 2024 to September 2024)- Soda Ash and CPP
Environmental Clearance
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