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CIL: Annual GHG Emissions (2020 – 2021, Million Tonnes CO2 Equivalent)

Industry: Mining
Current: ESG

In FY2021, CIL’s total GHG emissions increased by 4% on an annual basis
The mining company, CIL’s Scope 2 emissions accounted for 76% of its total GHG emissions in FY2021
CIL is working on reducing the environmental impact of mining and minimizing the footprint of the activities throughout the mining cycle

Global warming threatens life on earth, risking fresh water, food, and energy supplies. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are GHGs produced by the combustion of oil, fossil fuels, and other sources.

The metals and mining industry accounts for approximately 4% to 7% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions. GHG emissions are produced by industry operations such as energy generation, heat or steam, and fuel use. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has committed to net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is a government-owned coal mining company. In the financial year (FY) ending 2021, the company reported total GHG emissions of around 5 million tonnes CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), up 4% from FY2020.

Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are the three categories of GHG emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from facilities owned or controlled by CIL, such as fuel use, on-site electricity generation, anode and reductant use, and process emissions. Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased energy, such as the electricity, heat, or steam brought in from third parties, are referred to as Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions refer to the company's other indirect emissions beyond the company’s direct operations and occur in the company’s value chain, including upstream and downstream activities.

Scope 2 emissions account for most of CIL’s overall GHG emissions, accounting for 76% of total GHG emissions (3.8 MtCO2eq) in FY2021. In FY2021, the company's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9%, and Scope 2 emissions rose by 3%. CIL does not disclose Scope 3 emissions.

CIL is working on reducing the environmental impact of mining and minimizing the footprint of the activities throughout the mining cycle, including working to reclaim post-mining eco-systems.

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