Primary: Alternative fuels — biomass substitution for fossil fuels Biomass accounted for 11% of energy consumption in FY2023-24, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Ash from briquette usage at Kurkumbh units is being captured in the waste inventory, indicating expanded biomass use.
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TNFD-aligned biodiversity risk assessment & policy adoption Cipla undertook a LEAP-based biodiversity risk assessment of 37 India manufacturing units aligned with TNFD framework, IUCN RET, IFC PS 6 and Wildlife Protection Act 2022. Findings: 81% low/very low risk, 14% medium, 5% (2 units) high risk (within 10 km of National Park). Developed Biodiversity Policy aligned with UN CBD Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Water neutrality target Dec 2025 for India operations Targets water neutrality for India manufacturing operations by December 2025; 84% of wastewater recycled in-house in FY2023-24 and 54% of global manufacturing units have ZLD operational plants.
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Low-GWP propellant inhaler development Cipla is investing in development of low GWP propellant inhalers to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 (use phase) propellant emissions, which have been identified as the largest contributor to Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions.
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Carbon neutrality target Dec 2025 (India manufacturing, Scope 1+2) Cipla has committed to absolute carbon neutrality for Scope 1 (energy based) and Scope 2 emissions for India manufacturing operations by December 2025. Baseline year 2019, baseline emissions 263,266 tCO2e. As of 31 March 2024, achieved 28% reduction vs baseline. Also targets water neutrality, zero waste to landfill, and 50% renewable electricity for India manufacturing by Dec 2025.
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Reporting boundary expanded to include 15 additional subsidiaries Increased reporting boundary to include 15 additional subsidiaries vs FY2022-23, accounting for ~6.4% of Scope 1 & 2 emissions, ~4.4% of energy consumption, ~4% of water withdrawal. Also includes Indian warehouse data for first time.
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Goa manufacturing sites certified Zero Waste to Landfill As of 31 March 2024, two Goa manufacturing units certified as Zero Waste to Landfill by external accreditation agency. Plans to cascade certification to all Indian manufacturing locations in FY2024-25.
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100% EPR compliance for plastic waste; inhaler recycling program Collected plastic waste equal to 100% of pre/post-consumer plastic generated (21,857 MT); 16,250 MT recycled, 3,900 MT co-processed, 1,708 MT to waste-to-energy. Launched inhaler recycling program in South Africa.
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Solar PPAs, rooftop solar and biomass for India manufacturing Cipla pursues a two-pronged decarbonisation approach: energy efficiency plus increased renewables. As of 31 March 2024, 55 MWp captive solar open access, 2.7 MVA captive wind open access, and 8.4 MWp solar rooftop installed across India sites. In FY2023-24, 29% of global energy was renewable (vs 27% in FY22-23); 33.6% of India manufacturing energy was renewable. Biomass accounts for 11% of total energy. Target 50% renewable electricity for India manufacturing by December 2025.
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Primary: Energy efficiency in API and formulation manufacturing Energy savings of ~4,127 MWh achieved in FY2023-24 through DG-Grid Synchronisation, BacComber System, AHU optimisation, EC blowers and chiller optimisation. Capital investment of INR 7.8 crores in energy conservation equipment. 31 manufacturing units have undergone energy audits; target across 10 sites was 4,443 MWh savings.
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