Cipla — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Two-pronged decarbonisation: energy efficiency innovation + renewable energy scale-up. 55 MWp captive solar power open access, 2.7 MVA captive wind power open access and 8.4 MWp solar rooftop installations across India. Biomass accounted for 11% of energy consumption in FY2023-24. Renewable energy reached 29% of global energy mix (up from 27% in FY22-23); 33.6% in India manufacturing ops. Target: 50% renewable electricity in India manufacturing by December 2025. Avoided 81,054 tCO2e via renewables (12.4% increase YoY).
sustainability_report p.30
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.
sustainability_report p.31
Efforts in FY2023-24 supported energy savings of approximately 4,127 MWh through DG-Grid Synchronisation, BacComber System, Air Handling Unit (AHU) Operation Optimisation, Electronically Commutated (EC) Blowers and Chiller Operation Optimisation. Capital investment of INR 7.8 crores in energy conservation equipment. 31 manufacturing units have undergone energy audits aligned to ISO 50001:2018.
sustainability_report p.30
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.
sustainability_report p.42
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.
sustainability_report p.42
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.
sustainability_report p.31
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.
sustainability_report p.34
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.
sustainability_report p.46
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.
sustainability_report p.44
Cipla does not disclose any DAC, BECCS, biochar or durable removal volumes. Its carbon-neutrality pathway for India manufacturing by Dec 2025 is built on absolute reductions via renewable energy and energy efficiency, not removal credits. In line with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the firm commits to nature-based solutions including afforestation efforts to address biodiversity dependencies, but no quantified removal target is provided.
sustainability_report p.43
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.
sustainability_report p.30
India manufacturing reached 33.6% renewable energy in FY2023-24; global mix 29%. Sourcing via captive solar (55 MWp open access), wind (2.7 MVA), rooftop solar (8.4 MWp) and long-term REC purchase contracts. Target 50% renewable electricity for India manufacturing by Dec 2025.
sustainability_report p.30
Propellants identified as the single largest contributor to Cipla's Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. The firm is investing in low-GWP propellant inhaler development as part of its respiratory portfolio to reduce both manufacturing and use-phase emissions; Scope 3 Cat 11 (Use of Sold Products) at ~2.48 MtCO2e dominates the value-chain footprint.
sustainability_report p.44
Cipla identified key suppliers crucial for decarbonising Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services, ~1.8 MtCO2e). Year-by-year plan developed to support strategic suppliers via ESG capability programs, training on sustainable procurement and green energy transition. 205 critical vendors assessed in FY23-24 (incl. 61 via EcoVadis); 30 vendors via on-site assessments; PSCI audit-sharing covered 37 vendor audits (~INR 500 cr spend).
sustainability_report p.23
Scope 3 transportation emissions rose from 67,377 to 110,882 tCO2e in FY23-24. Cipla is incorporating green transportation strategies into supply chain decision-making via training (Institute of Supply Chain Management workshops covering all 15 Scope 3 categories, SBTi and decarbonisation strategies).
sustainability_report p.24
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.
sustainability_report p.30
We have increased our reporting boundary to include an additional 15 subsidiaries as compared to FY 2022-23. These locations account for an estimated 6.4% of our scope 1 & scope 2 emissions and 4.4% of total energy.
sustainability_report p.35
India manufacturing operations target: Carbon Neutrality (Scope 1 energy-based + Scope 2), Water Neutrality, Zero Waste to Landfill and 50% renewable electricity by December 2025. Baseline 2019: 263,266 tCO2e; 28% reduction achieved as of FY2023-24.
sustainability_report p.42
As of 31st March 2024, our manufacturing units in Goa have been certified as Zero Waste to Landfill by an external accreditation agency.
sustainability_report p.31
Inventoried Scope 3 emissions across 13 of 15 categories per GHG Protocol (Cat 14 franchises not applicable; Cat 9 downstream transport combined into Cat 4).
sustainability_report p.36
Undertook biodiversity risk assessment of 37 manufacturing units across India based on TNFD LEAP approach. 81% low risk, 14% medium, 5% high (within 10 km of National Park). Adopted biodiversity policy aligned with Kunming-Montreal GBF.
sustainability_report p.42
Cipla's carbon neutrality approach for India ops emphasises emission reductions through renewable energy and energy efficiency rather than removals. The biodiversity/no-deforestation commitment references afforestation efforts to comply with green cover regulations as part of nature-based solutions, but no specific DAC, BECCS or durable removal program is disclosed.
sustainability_report p.43
Identified key suppliers crucial for decarbonising Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services). Developed year-by-year plan to support strategic suppliers via ESG capability-building programs including training on sustainable procurement and transition to green energy. Workshops with Institute of Supply Chain Management covering all 15 Scope 3 categories, SBTi and net-zero strategies.
sustainability_report p.23
Investments in sustainable inhaler solutions using low Global Warming Potential (GWP) propellants. Propellants identified as the greatest contributor to Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. Conducted Product Carbon Footprint LCA assessment of four anaesthetic inhaler products (Sereflo, Kelhale, Becloformo) per ISO 14067 and ISO 14040/44.
sustainability_report p.44
Continuous Improvement Programme focused on cost-effective procurement, reducing API costs and supply disruption risks. Alternate Vendor Development (AVD) strategy promoting local manufacturing. Cat 4 includes both upstream and downstream transportation given financial responsibility. Cat 4 emissions rose from 67,377 to 110,882 tCO2e YoY.
sustainability_report p.36
Eliminated Class 2 organic solvents from product coating process for one product, replaced with aqueous coatings. Developed single-stage coating replacing two-stage seal+film coating. Initiatives to replace normal phased chiral methods with reverse phased chromatography to substitute Toluene and Dichloromethane.
sustainability_report p.43
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.
sustainability_report p.30
2022· 2 events
Company used the CEA 2023 factor to calculate Scope 2 emissions for FY2023-24 and FY2022-23, issuing a restatement of FY2022-23 Scope 2 emissions.
sustainability_report p.35
We have used the CEA 2023 factor to calculate our Scope 2 emissions for FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23. Hence, we are issuing a restatement for our FY 2022-23 Scope 2 emissions.
sustainability_report p.35