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Chemistry for
Sustainable Growth
Chemistry for Sustainable Growth 1. Sustainability at Tata Chemicals
The sustainability scope at Tata Chemicals encompasses reduction of the environmental impact of manufacturing and other business
operations (led by Soda Ash) while maintaining the economic viability of its products.
The global sustainability transformation agenda is a call to action Climate change (Reducing greenhouse gas emissions) A. Climate Change Action / Decarbonisation
for nations, organisations and individuals to work together to Biodiversity loss
address pressing environmental, social and economic challenges Sustainable use of natural resources (Including fresh
facing the world today. The agenda is framed around several key water, land, forests & oceans) Energy
themes, including:
Responsible production (Patterns that minimise waste
and promote resource efficiency)
Renewable Power Thermal Energy (Fuel Switch) Energy Efficiency
The agenda requires a collective effort from all In the chemicals manufacturing process, Majority of the thermal energy is used in It is estimated that 10% to 15% carbon
stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, majority of the electricity consumption the form of steam (>80%). While there reduction can be achieved with various
civil society organisations and individuals. By working takes place in motors, pumps, as well as are techno commercial challenges in energy efficiency solutions across both
together, we can create a more sustainable, equitable and heating, cooling and control systems. transitioning to carbon-neutral thermal electrical and thermal energy.
prosperous future for all. Tata Chemicals' total electricity energy, Tata Chemicals has identified
consumption is 547 GJ . low carbon / zero carbon fuel switch The next phase of capacity expansion
The chemical industry has the potential to be a solution options to accelerate the pace of in India and USA will be more energy
provider for sustainability by developing and producing The Company has drafted detailed sustainable growth. efficient processes, i.e. Dry Lime
materials and products that are environment-friendly, plans to more than double Process and Solution Mining,
energy-efficient, and non-toxic. Some examples include renewable electricity in next 5 years Mithapur Salt Works produces respectively
providing chemicals and materials for energy transition ~2.7 million MT of salt. By using solar Energy efficiency solutions
including hydrogen economy, solar panels, electric energy energy, it is avoiding ~33.5 million MT such as waste heat recovery,
storage, developing biodegradable plastics, and creating of CO emission to environment implementation of energy efficient
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more efficient and less harmful green chemistries. Tata Chemicals UK has signed an equipment and motors, and digital
offtake agreement with Vertex interventions like automation & IIoT
However, it's important to note that the chemical Hydrogen for 200 MW+ of are being implemented across all
industry also has a significant environmental impact, and Hydrogen supply manufacturing facilities
it is essential to ensure that sustainability measures are
prioritised and implemented throughout the industry's
operations. It generates ~US$ 4.7 trillion in revenues and
employs over 15 million people. Globally, the industry Read more in ESG section Read more in ESG section Read more in ESG section
emits > 2.3 Giga Tonnes of CO (~4% of the global
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emission) and is considered a ‘hard-to-abate’ industrial
sector. The products from the chemical industry are used Carbon Capture & Utilisation Supply Chain & Logistics
in > 90% of manufactured goods. Therefore, unless the Tata Chemicals' Carbon Capture Unit Tata Chemicals has a unique position It is focussed on reducing the share
chemical system transitions to a sustainable model of (CCU) in UK is now fully operational, in the Soda Ash value chain, having of road transportation that has
operation, it makes it challenging for other parts of the with an annual capacity of 40,000 MT. manufacturing and supply chain networks high carbon footprint and safety
global economy using chemical products to be truly The CCU unit services 100% CO across four continents. This provides incidences. ~75% of Tata Chemicals'
sustainable. 2
requirement for sodium bicarbonate and it with the ability to serve its global primary shipment is through railways,
sells surplus quantities in open market. customers most economically, with the which it plans to further increase in
As an organisation with a mission of Serving Society most optimum environment footprint. order to reduce its Scope 3 emissions
Through Science, Tata Chemicals is committed to
contribute and collaborate to support the sustainability Tata Chemicals is transitioning from
transformation agenda. It is continually embedding small bags to bulk supplies thus
sustainability in its current business and is proactively reducing plastic consumption
working with its supply chain partners and customers to
achieve their sustainability goals.
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