SUBMITTED BY

Confederation of Indian Industry

CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
CARBON FOOTPRINT STUDY
Survey No. 64, Kothaguda Post, Near HITEC
FOR TANLA PLATFORMS (INDIA) City, Hyderabad 500064

PRIVATE LIMITED
Feb/2022
 Acknowledgement

CII-Godrej GBC expresses its heartfelt appreciation to the management team of Tanla
Platforms Limited, for showing keen interest in the carbon footprint study.

We acknowledge with thanks the co-operation and hospitality extended to the CII team
during the GHG inventorisation study at Tanla Platforms Limited. We deeply appreciate the
interest, enthusiasm, and commitment of Tanla Platforms Limited towards environmental
protection.

A special mention and sincere thanks to Ms Madhusree Vemuru and all the other
departments for assisting and supporting the team throughout the process. The interaction
and deliberation with Tanla Platforms Limited team was exemplary and the whole exercise
was thoroughly a rewarding experience for CII - Godrej GBC. We would also like to place our
appreciation on record for all the other executives of Tanla Platforms Limited for their support
and contribution towards the study.
Executive Summary
Tanla Platforms Limited has achieved global leadership as one of the largest Cloud
Communication providers in the world. Tanla Platforms are innovating the way world
communicates, continuously raising the bar through enhanced speed, ease, and simplicity of
Cloud solutions. Over the years, it has developed and delivered cutting-edge technology and
products which meet the discerning needs of a diverse clientele, from enterprises to carriers
across geographies.

The report on Carbon footprint study for Tanla Platforms Limited refers to accounting of GHG
emissions for the year 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The locations considered under this study
are Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurgaon andMumbai. The emissions are classified under
Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions with certain operational boundaries to carry out the
study.

GHG inventorisation tool has been custom made as per the requirements by following the
GHG Standard protocol for calculating the emissions which is submitted along with the report.
The total GHG emissions for the year 2019 -2020 is 1,879 T CO2 eq. and for the year 2020-21
the total GHG emission is 1,242 T CO2 eq.. The Scope 2 accounts for 87% of total GHG
emissions. The methodology for calculation has been explained in the report.

Categories UOM 2019-20 2020-21

Scope 1 T CO2 28 11

Scope 2 T CO2 1632 1081

Scope 3 T CO2 218 150

Total T CO2 1879 1242

Table 1:Summary of GHG Emissions: 2019-2020 & 2020-21

The GHG emission intensity for Tanla Platforms Limited is 3.33 T CO2/Employee & 25.35 kg
CO2/Sq Ft for 2019-2020 & 2.20 T CO2/Employee & 16.75 kg CO2/Sq Ft for 2020-21.

GHG Emission target setting has been explained and elaborated to set targets by the
organization based on benchmarking internally or by external comparison, science-based
targets etc.
GHG Mitigation opportunities have been suggested to bring down the GHG emissions. One of
the main mitigation opportunities is to increase share of renewable energy for the electricity
consumption. The action plan is advised to follow the GHG Management system by the
organization and make it a regular practice to collect data, account and analyse the GHG
emissions and chalk out a plan to reduce the emissions year-on -year there by aiming to
become a carbon neutral organization in the future.
Voluntary initiatives are some of the drivers to help cut down the GHG emissions which are
explained in the report.
Contents
Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................................. 1
Executive Summary................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7
2. GHG Accounting Framework & Methodology .............................................................................. 10
2.1 GHG Accounting & Reporting Principles.................................................................................... 10
2.2 ISO 14064:2018........................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Organizational & Operational Boundaries ................................................................................ 11
2.5 Activity Data Collection & Analysis............................................................................................ 11
3. Methodology for GHG Accounting................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Boundaries for Assessment ....................................................................................................... 13
3.2 GHG Estimation .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Scope 2 Emissions ................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.3 Scope 3 Emissions ................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.5 Summary of Emissions ............................................................................................................ 22
4. GHG Emission Inventory ............................................................................................................... 23
4.1 GHG Emissions Tool.................................................................................................................... 23
5. GHG Emission Benchmarking ........................................................................................................ 24
6. GHG Emission Target Setting ........................................................................................................ 24
6.1 GHG Emission Targets ................................................................................................................ 24
6.2 Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) ...................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 SBTi – ICT Sector ...................................................................................................................... 25
7. GHG Mitigation Opportunities ...................................................................................................... 25
7.1 GHG Emission Mitigation ........................................................................................................... 26
7.1.1 GHG Emission Reduction by Improving Energy Efficiency ..................................................... 26
7.1.2 Increasing Power Sourcing from Renewable Energy ............................................................. 28
8. Action Plan .................................................................................................................................... 29
8.1 Yearly Assessment of GHG Emissions and Strengthening of Inventory ................................... 29
8.2 Inclusion of data for other categories ....................................................................................... 30
8.2.1 Strengthening of Scope 3 .................................................................................................... 30
8.3 Establishment of Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................... 30
8.4 GHG Reduction Targets .............................................................................................................. 31
8.5 Voluntary Initiatives ................................................................................................................... 32
8.6 Establishing GHG Management System and Reporting GHG Emissions .................................. 32
 8.6.1 Establishing GHG Management System ............................................................................. 32
8.6.2 Reporting GHG Emissions ................................................................................................... 33
9. Annexures ..................................................................................................................................... 35
 List of Tables
Table 1:Summary of GHG Emissions: 2019-2020 & 2020-21.................................................................. 2
Table 2: Global Warming Potential of major GHGs ................................................................................ 8
Table 3: Scope 1 Emission Source ......................................................................................................... 12
Table 4: Scope 2 Emission Source ......................................................................................................... 12
Table 5: Scope 3 Emission Source ......................................................................................................... 12
Table 6: Boundaries for Assessment ..................................................................................................... 13
Table 7: Overall Summary of Emissions for 2019-20 & 2020-21 .......................................................... 14
Table 8: Scope 1 Emission Category with emission factors .................................................................. 15
Table 9: Activity data of Scope 1 emissions .......................................................................................... 15
Table 10: Summary of Scope 1 emissions:2019 -2020 ......................................................................... 16
Table 11: Summary of Scope 1 emissions: 2020 -2021......................................................................... 16
Table 12: Scope 2 emissions with emission factor ............................................................................... 17
Table 13:Activity data for Scope 2 Category Emissions – 2019-2020 ................................................... 17
Table 14: Summary of Scope 2 emissions: 2019-20 & 2020-21............................................................ 18
Table 15: Location wise summary of Scope 2 Emissions ...................................................................... 20
Table 16: Scope 3 Emission for 2019-20 & 2020-21 ............................................................................. 20
Table 17: Emission Intensity for 2019-20 & 2020-21............................................................................ 22
Table 18: Summary of Overall Emissions for 2019-20 & 2020-21 ........................................................ 22
Table 19: Benefits of Adoption of Green Building Certification ........................................................... 28
Table 20: Suggestions for Strengthening of Scope 3 ............................................................................ 30

List of Figures
Figure 1: Paradigm Shift of Companies ................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2:Scope Emissions ........................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 3: Overall Emission Summary 2019-20,2020-21 ........................................................................ 14
Figure 4:Comparison of Scope 1 emissions .......................................................................................... 17
Figure 5: Scope 2 GHG Emission Comparison ....................................................................................... 18
Figure 6: Location-wise Scope 2 Emissions ........................................................................................... 19
Figure 7: Scope 2 Location-wise GHG Emissions .................................................................................. 19
Figure 8: Summary of Scope 3 Emissions.............................................................................................. 21
Figure 9: Distribution of Scope 3 Emission 2020-21 ............................................................................. 21
Figure 10: Summary of Overall Emissions............................................................................................. 22
Figure 11: GHG Mitigation Opportunities ............................................................................................. 26
Figure 12: Building Management System ............................................................................................. 26
Figure 13: AC Energy Saver ................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 14: Brief Summary of Action Plan .............................................................................................. 29
Figure 15: Voluntary Initiatives ............................................................................................................. 32
Figure 16: Reporting Platforms of GHG Emissions................................................................................ 34
1. Introduction
Climate Change is perhaps the most significant environment threat the world is facing today
and its Impact is now being felt around the globe with severe winters, extreme droughts,
cyclones, etc. The Greenhouse Gas emission is one of the significant contributors to the
climate change and various countries around the globe are now concentrating their efforts
for reducing their emissions in a collaborative manner with various stakeholders. Various
sectors such as industries, infrastructures services providers, airports, ports, energy are now
undertaking the assessment for estimating and developing their Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

A greenhouse gas inventory is an accounting of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted to or

removed from the atmosphere over a period. Policy makers use inventories to establish a
baseline for tracking emission trends, developing mitigation strategies and policies, and
assessing progress. An inventory is usually the first step taken by entities that want to reduce
their GHG emission1.

Today, many companies and corporate houses in India are measuring and reporting their GHG
emissions in public platform. And there has been a paradigm shift which has been observed
in companies for reporting their GHG emission.

Time
Time

Figure 1: Paradigm Shift of Companies

Prior to starting the actual inventory process, there are several key questions that ports
should address first. The answers to these questions will help frame the approach, determine
what information is needed, define geographical boundaries, and establish the level of detail
of the inventory.

The objectives of undertaking a GHG inventorisation study can be several. Firstly, one of the
objectives will be to understand and assess the GHG emission resulting from units operations.
Secondly, the development of a structured inventory of energy uses and other activities that
produce greenhouse gas emissions can help identify areas of improvements such as energy

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efficiency or improved logistics operation and finally it can facilitate the development of
emission.

reduction strategies that can provide a financial benefit as well as an environmental benefit
i.e., the business case of doing GHG inventory.

Responding to the consensus that human activities are widely responsible for global warming,
Kyoto protocol, a protocol to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was
developed to address climate change. Protocol identified six major greenhouse gases, namely
CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC and SF6, based on the concentration in the atmosphere and its
environmental deterioration potential.
The Kyoto Protocol represent six GHGs collectively as CO2 eq. emissions, wherein CO2 eq.
emission is sum of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC, PFC, SF6 and NF3 in terms of their global warming
potential over the time horizon of 100 years. Table 1.3 below shows the global warming
potential of major GHGs.
S.No. GHG Unit 1750 2007 2014 GWP

1 CO2 PPM 280 384 395.4 1

2 CH4 PPB 700 1857 1893 25

3 N2O PPB 270 321 324 298

4 CFC 12 (series) PPT 0 541 527 10900

5 HFC 134a (Series) PPT 0 49 64 1430

6 SF6 PPT 0 6.4 7.4 22800

7 NF3 - - - 17200

Table 2: Global Warming Potential of major GHGs

Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report

Today, several standards like Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) (adopted by ISO
14064), Life Cycle Assessment (in line with 14044) and Environment Product Declaration (In
line with ISO 14025) are in place to determine the ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions’/environmental
information of a facility or product. GHG Protocol was jointly developed by World Resource
Institute, WRI/World Business Council for Sustainable Development, WBSCD. This is most
widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to
understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions in a systematic way.
ISO 14064 Standard/Corporate GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard –
To quantify the greenhouse gas emissions generated at facility level
ISO 14044 Standard (Life Cycle Impact Assessment) –
To quantify the environmental impacts associated with a product throughout its life cycle.
ISO 14025 (Environmental Product declaration) –
To display the environmental information of a product

Corporate GHG Accounting Reporting standard (GHG Protocol corporate standard), which is
the widely accepted standard to determine the facility level GHG emissions, has been
adopted. Application of this standard for quantification ensures that overarching principles of
the standard, which includes relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency and
accuracy, are complied.

GHG Protocol corporate standard categories emissions from an organization into three
Scopes, namely Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3.
Scope 1 – Direct GHG emissions occur from that are owned or controlled by a company.
Emission can be controlled at source and consumption
▪ HSD Consumption
▪ Emissions by use of makeup chemicals
▪ Refrigerant Usage - Refrigerant R 22, R 134 A, R 410
▪ CO2 fire extinguisher
▪ Fossil Fuel Consumption in Company owned vehicles
Scope 2 – Indirect GHG Emissions, account of GHG emissions from the generation of
purchased electricity consumed by the company. Emission cannot be controlled at the source;
it can be only controlled at consumption.
▪ Electricity consumption from Grid
Scope 3 – Indirect GHG Emissions, account of GHG emissions from the upstream and
downstream operations of the supply chain related activities. Scope 3 emission reduction
initiatives helps companies to turn their supply chain green.
▪ Emissions associated with Employee commute
▪ Emissions associated with Business commute
▪ Emissions from Waste Transport
▪ Emissions from Power Distribution losses
▪ Emissions from Capital Goods
▪ Emissions from LPG Usage in Canteen (Outsourced)

Figure 2:Scope Emissions

Source:www.ghgprotocol.org
2. GHG Accounting Framework & Methodology
2.1 GHG Accounting & Reporting Principles
The application of GHG accounting & reporting intends to ensure the GHG inventory
constitutes a true and fair representation of company’s GHG Emissions. Their primary
function is to guide implementation of GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

Relevance:
For an Organization’s GHG report to be relevant means that it contains the information that
users both internal and external to company need for their decision making. When selecting
the inventory boundary, several factors should be considered such as Organizational
structures, Operational boundaries, Business Context etc.

Completeness:
All relevant emission sources within chosen inventory boundary need to be accounted for so
that a comprehensive and meaningful inventory is complied. Disclose and justify any specific
exclusions.

Consistency:
Use of consistency methodology for accounting approaches, inventory boundary and
calculation methodologies are required to produce comparable GHG emissions data over
time. Any changes in the above mentioned should be transparently documented and justified.

Accuracy:
Data to be sufficiently precise to enable intended users to make decisions with reasonable
assurance that the reported information is credible. The quantification procedure has to be
done in a manner which minimizes the uncertainty.

Transparency:
Transparency relates to the degree to which information on the processes, procedures,
assumptions, and limitations of the GHG inventory are disclosed in a clear, factual, neutral,
and understandable manner based on clear documentation and archives.

2.2 ISO 14064:2018

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). ISO 14064 consists of following three parts: -

➢ ISO 14064-1:2018: Specification with guidance at the organization level for

quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
➢ ISO 14064-2:2019: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification,
monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal
enhancements
➢ ISO 14064-3:2019: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements
2.3 GHG Protocol

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative is a multi-stakeholder partnership of businesses, non-

governmental organizations (NGOs), governments, and others convened by the World
Resources Institute (WRI), a U.S.-based environmental non-governmental organization, and
the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a Geneva-based coalition
of 170 international companies. Launched in 1998, the Initiative’s mission is to develop
internationally accepted GHG accounting and reporting standards for business and to
promote their broad adoption.

The GHG Protocol Initiative comprises the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting
Standard, which provides a step-by-step guide for companies to use in quantifying and
reporting their GHG emissions. This GHG Protocol Corporate Standard provides standards and
guidance for companies and other types of organizations preparing a GHG emissions
inventory. It covers the accounting and reporting of the six greenhouse gases covered by the
Kyoto Protocol—carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N2O),
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). The
standard and guidance are designed with the following objectives:

➢ To help companies prepare a GHG inventory that represents a true and fair account
of their emissions, using standardized approaches and principles
➢ To simplify and reduce the costs of compiling a GHG inventory
➢ To provide business with information that can be used to build an effective strategy
to manage and reduce GHG emissions
➢ To provide information that facilitates participation in voluntary and mandatory GHG
programs
➢ To increase consistency and transparency in GHG accounting and reporting among
various companies and GHG programs.

2.4 Organizational & Operational Boundaries

The GHG emissions for an organization are the aggregate of the emissions from various
facilities either partially, jointly, or wholly owned by the organization. The organization may
also have varying levels of influences over the operations within these facilities in addition to
the varying levels of ownership of these facilities.

2.5 Activity Data Collection & Analysis

The activity data has been collected from five locations Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Gurgaon and Mumbai offices of Tanla Platforms Limited. The questionnaire has been shared
which accounts for data collection of Scope-1, Scope-2 & Scope-3 emissions. The following
table showcases detailed list of emission sources:

S.No Scope I Emission Source UOM

1 HSD used in DG Sets litres
3 Refrigerant R 22 kg
 4 Refrigerant R 134 A kg
5 Refrigerant R410 kg
6 CO2 fire extinguisher kg

Table 3: Scope 1 Emission Source

S.No Scope II Emission Source UOM

1 Electricity Purchase kWh
Table 4: Scope 2 Emission Source

S.No Scope III Emission Sources UOM

1 Staff commute - Mini Cabs – Diesel/ Petrol litres
2 Staff commute - Bus litres
3 Staff commute - Tempo Traveller litres
4 Business travel - Air - International - Short Haul passenger - kms
5 Business travel - Air - International - Medium Haul passenger - kms
6 Business travel - Air - International - Long Haul passenger - kms
7 Business travel - Air - Domestic passenger - kms
8 Business travel - Rail passenger - kms
9 Employee Commute - Bike kms
10 Employee Commute - Car kms
11 Employee Commute - Public Transport (Bus) passenger-kms
12 Employee Commute - Public Transport (Metro) passenger-kms
13 Waste Transport litres
14 Power Distribution Losses kWh
15 Capital Goods (Laptop) Numbers
16 Capital Goods (Desktop) Numbers
17 LPG used In Canteen (Outsourced) kg
Table 5: Scope 3 Emission Source

3. Methodology for GHG Accounting

CII – Godrej GBC has carried out the carbon footprint study based on GHG Protocol standard.
Execution of the carbon footprint study was carried out in the following method.

Training Program: An online training program was conducted for the team. The training
emphasized the importance, requirement, and benefits of carrying out a carbon footprint
study. Furthermore, it familiarized the team with the concept of different scopes, identifying
the three scopes of emissions in their operations, collecting data, making an inventory & the
methodology for carrying out the study.

Development of GHG data collection questionnaire: The questionnaire for the data collection
to facilitate inventorisation study was circulated to different departments and discussion was
held with the Aspire Team. The developed questionnaire facilitated the data collection
required to perform the inventorisation study.

Data Collection: Completeness and accuracy level of the GHG inventorisation study mainly
depends on the exhaustiveness and quality of the data collected, maintained, and reported.
Therefore, as a part of study comprehensive questionnaire, encompassing emission sources,
was developed, and circulated to the team for data collection. Annexure-A gives the complete
list of collected data, corresponding to FY 2019 -20 & FY 2020 - 21. We strongly recommend
the plant team to follow and maintain similar data base.

Data Authentication: Data authentication was carried out during to ensure data quality and
ascertain the assurance level provided by the same. Source of activity data was recorded
during the authentication process for future reference and verification. This archive may also
serve the purpose of correcting the baseline emissions that may arise due to acquisition of
similar activities in future.

3.1 Boundaries for Assessment

The following table showcases the boundaries considered for assessment considered for
Tanla Platforms Limited.

Sr. No Particulars Options Considered for Tanla Platforms Limited

1 1. Financial Control
Organizational
2. Operational Control Operational Control
Boundary
3. Equity Share Approach

2 Facilities in India
Operational Boundary Facilities
Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore,
Gurgaon, Mumbai
3 Baseline Year - 2019-20 (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
2020-21 (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
4 Emissions Considered - All related emissions

5 Primary Data collection for all major

Data Collection Primary/Secondary
activities

Table 6: Boundaries for Assessment

3.2 GHG Estimation

GHG data was captured using GHG emission metrics; data quality was ensured before
proceeding to carbon footprint calculations. The calculations include emissions from various
sources under the three scopes. The breakup of each scope based on the emission sources
and their corresponding contribution have also been indicated in this report. The emission
intensity for Tanla Platforms Limited has been calculated as a function of T CO2/employee &
kgCO2/ft2.

GHG inventorisation carried out for Tanla Platforms Limited indicates that 1,879 MT CO2 eq.
emissions were emitted into the atmosphere as a result of Tanla Platforms Limited operations
in 2019-20 and 1,242 MT CO2 eq. in the year 2020-21.

During the year 2019-20, 28 MT CO2 eq. emissions were emitted under Scope 1 category,
contributing 1% to the overall emissions. The contribution of scope 2 to the overall emissions
was 1,632 MT CO2 eq. emissions from the purchased electricity which accounts to 87% of
overall emissions. Under Scope 3 category, 218 MT CO2 eq emissions contribute to 12%.

During the year 2020-21, 11 MT CO2 eq. emissions were emitted under Scope 1 category,
contributing 1% to the overall emissions. The contribution of scope 2 to the overall emissions
were 1,081 MT CO2 eq. emissions from the purchased electricity which accounts to 87% of
overall emissions. Under Scope 3 category, 150 MT CO2 eq. emissions contribute to 12%.

The following graph depicts the summary of overall emissions, comparing 2019-20 emissions
with 2020-21 Scope 1 emissions have reduced by 61%, Scope 2 reduced by 34% and Scope 3
emissions has reduced by 31%. The total emissions have reduced by 34% from 2019-20 to
2020-21. We anticipate the reduction of these emissions due to the work from home scenario
due to prevailing covid situation.

GHG EMISSION SUMMARY

1879
1632

1242
1081
218

150
28

11

2019-20 2020-21
Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Emissions

Figure 3: Overall Emission Summary 2019-20,2020-21

The table below showcases the summary of GHG emissions for Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 and
the total emissions for 2019-20 & 2020-21.
S.No Categories UOM 2019- 2020-21
20

1 Scope 1 T CO2 28 11

2 Scope 2 T CO2 1632 1081

Sub-total T CO2 1661 1092

3 Scope 3 T CO2 218 150

4 Total T CO2 1879 1242

Emissions

5 Emission T
3.33 2.20
intensity CO2/Employee

Emission
kg CO2 /ft2 25.35 16.75
intensity

Table 7: Overall Summary of Emissions for 2019-20 & 2020-21

3.2.1 Scope 1 Emissions

Emissions sources for scope 1 were identified in detailed. Following are the major source of
GHG Emissions under Scope 1 at Tanla Platforms Limited.

Scope 1 emissions during the financial year 2019-20 were 28 MT CO2. The sources of these
emissions are Diesel, Petrol, CO2 fire extinguisher. This accounts for about 1% of the total
emissions.

For estimation of emissions following emission factors were used:

S.No Emission Source Category Value of Emission Unit of Category & Source
Factor Emission
Factor (LH)

1 HSD 2.68 kgCO2/litre IPCC Datasets

2 Petrol 2.34 kgCO2/litre IPCC Datasets

3 CO2 fire extinguisher 1 kgCO2/kg IPCC Datasets

Table 8: Scope 1 Emission Category with emission factors

The following table illustrates the activity data of the emission sources under Scope 1 category for
2019-2020

Table 9: Activity data of Scope 1 emissions

2019-2020
Energy Source UOM Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total
Petrol litres 3567 0 0 0 0 3567
Diesel litres 8527 0 0 0 0 8527
Refrigerant R 22 kg 0 0 0 0 0 0
Refrigerant R 134 kg 0 0 0 0 0 0
A
CO2 fire kg 0 0 0 0 15.5 0
extinguisher

The following table illustrates the activity data of the emission sources under Scope 1 category for
2020-2021

2020-2021
Energy Source UOM Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total
Petrol litres 267 0 0 0 0 267
Diesel litres 4437 0 0 0 0 4437
Refrigerant R 22 kg 0 0 0 0 0 0
Refrigerant R 134 A kg 0 0 0 0 0 0
CO2 fire extinguisher kg 0 0 0 0 15.5 0
The summary of source wise emissions for Scope 1 category for 2019 – 20 are tabulated
below:

Emission UOM 2019-2020

Sources
Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total

Petrol MT 8.3 0 0 0 0.00 8.3

CO2

Diesel MT 20.0 0 0 0 0.00 20.0

CO2

CO2 fire MT 0.0 0 0 0 0.04 0.0

extinguisher CO2

Total Scope MT 28.3 0 0 0 0.04 28.3

1 Emissions CO2

Table 10: Summary of Scope 1 emissions:2019 -2020

In the above and below tables the data is considered as Zero due to unavailability of the data
in those locations. The summary of source wise emissions for Scope 1 category for 2020-21
are tabulated below:
Emission UOM 2020-2021
Soruces
Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total

Petrol MT 0.6 0 0 0 0.00 0.6

CO2

Diesel MT 10.4 0 0 0 0.00 10.4

CO2

CO2 fire MT 0.0 0 0 0 0.04 0.0

extinguisher CO2

Total Scope MT 11.0 0 0 0 0.04 11.0

1 Emissions CO2

Table 11: Summary of Scope 1 emissions: 2020 -2021

The comparison of Scope 1 emissions for both the years is showcased in the graph below which
indicates the reduction in emissions by 61%
 Scope 1 Emissions
30 28

25

20
T CO2
15
11
10

0
2019-20 2020-21

Figure 4:Comparison of Scope 1 emissions

3.2.2 Scope 2 Emissions

The electrical energy demand is met by the organization through procurement of electricity
from gird. This accounted 87% of overall emissions. During the year 2020–21, the organization
consumed, 13,67,858 kWh which resulted in indirect emission of 1,081 T CO2 eq. emissions.
This accounted to 87% of overall emissions.

For estimation of emissions following emission factors were used:

S.No Emission Source Category Value of Emission Unit of Emission Category & Source
Factor Factor (LH)

1 Electricity consumption 0.79 Kg CO2/kWh IPCC Datasets

from Grid

Table 12: Scope 2 emissions with emission factor

The activity data for the Scope 2 emissions category for 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 is tabulated
below:

Table 13:Activity data for Scope 2 Category Emissions – 2019-2020

2019-2020

Electricity Purchase UOM Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total

Electricity Purchase - Grid kWh 372895 0 84000 1440000 169470 2066365

2020-2021

Electricity Purchase UOM Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore Total

Electricity Purchase - Grid kWh 276776 0 60000 960000 71082 1367858
The following table is the summary of scope 2 emissions from usage of electricity procured
from Grid for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Scope 2 (T CO2) 2019-20 (T CO2) 2020-21 (TCO2)

Hyderabad 295 219

Gurgaon 0 0

Mumbai 66 47

Chennai 1138 758

Bangalore 134 56

Total 1632 1081

Table 14: Summary of Scope 2 emissions: 2019-20 & 2020-21

The following graph depicts the comparison of Scope 2 GHG Emissions which shows a
reduction of around 34% from 2019-20 to 2020-21.

Scope 2 Emissions
1800 1632
1600
1400
1200 1081
T CO2

1000
800
600
400
200
0
2019-20 2020-21

Figure 5: Scope 2 GHG Emission Comparison

The following graph illustrates the comparison of Scope 2 GHG Emissions for all the locations
of Tanla Platforms Limited for 2019-20. The share of electricity consumption in Chennai is
around 70% followed by Hyderabad around 20%.
 Scope 2 Emissions - 2019 -2020
Bangalore
8%

Chennai Hyderabad
70% 18%

Gurgaon
0%
Mumbai
4%
Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore

Figure 6: Location-wise Scope 2 Emissions

The following graph illustrates the comparison of Scope 2 GHG Emissions for all the locations
of Tanla Platforms Limited for 2020-21. The share of electricity consumption in Chennai is
around 70% followed by Hyderabad of around 20%.

Scope 2 Emissions Summary 2020-2021

Bangalore
5%

Chennai
70% Hyderabad
20%
Gurgaon
0%
Mumbai
5%
Hyderabad Gurgaon Mumbai Chennai Bangalore

Figure 7: Scope 2 Location-wise GHG Emissions

 Emissi U 2019-2020 2020-2021
ons O Hyder Gurg Mu Che Banga To Hyder Gurg Mu Che Banga To
M abad aon mbai nnai lore tal abad aon mbai nnai lore tal
Purch T 295 0 66 1138 134 16 219 0 47 758 56 10
ased CO 32 81
Electri 2
city
Emissi
ons
Table 15: Location wise summary of Scope 2 Emissions

The above table infers to the electricity consumption which shows a decrease in 34% in
consumption from 2019-20 to 2020-21.

3.2.3 Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emission was also estimated for Tanla Platforms Limited. Under the scope 3 following
categories were considered for estimation of emissions:

1. Employee Business Travel

2. Contractor Owned Vehicles
3. Employee commuting
4. Waste Transport
5. Power Distribution losses
6. Emissions from capital goods

Scope 3 emissions during the financial year 2019-20 were 218 T CO2 eq and this contributed
to about 12% of overall emissions. During the year 2020-21, the scope 3 emissions was 1879
T CO2 eq. which contributed to about 12% of overall emissions.

The following table represents the categories considered under Scope 3 emissions for 2019-
20 & 2020-21

Emissions (MT of CO2 Eq.) UOM 2019 -2020 2020-2021

Business travel - Air - Domestic T CO2 38 28

Employee Commute - Bike T CO2 0 0.1

Employee Commute - Car T CO2 0 2

Employee Commute - Public Transport (Bus)/ Metro T CO2 0 1

Power Distribution Losses T CO2 180 119

Total T CO2 218 150

Table 16: Scope 3 Emission for 2019-20 & 2020-21

The following graph represents the Scope 3 emissions comparison for 2019-20 & 2020-21
which shows a reduction of 31%.
 Scope 3
250
218

200
150
T CO2 150

100

50

0
2019-20 2020-21

Figure 8: Summary of Scope 3 Emissions

The Scope 3 emission distribution for 2020-21 is illustrated in the graph below which illustrates 79%
of power distribution losses followed by Business Travel accounting to 19% of Scope 3 emissions.

Scope 3 Emissions - 2020-2021 Business travel -

Air - Domestic
Power 19%
Distribution
Losses Employee
79% Commute - Bike
0%

Employee
Commute - Car
1%

Employee
Commute - Public
Transport (Bus)/
Metro
1%
Figure 9: Distribution of Scope 3 Emission 2020-21
3.2.4 Emission Intensity

The intensity of CO2 eq. emissions was estimated for the study period as a function of
employee count and built-up area.

The overall GHG emission intensity for the year 2019-20 is 3.33 T CO2/Employee & 25.35 kg
CO2/Sq Ft. and for the year 2020-21 2.20 T CO2/Employee & 16.75 kg CO2/Sq Ft.

Categories UOM 2019-20 2020-21

Employee Count Numbers 565 565
Total Built up area Sq Ft. 74100 74100
Emission intensity T CO2/Employee 3.33 2.20
Emission intensity kg CO2/Sq Ft. 25.35 16.75
Total Absolute T CO2 1879 1242
Emissions
Table 17: Emission Intensity for 2019-20 & 2020-21

3.2.5 Summary of Emissions

The summary of overall GHG emissions for the year 2019-20 & 2020-21 is tabulated below:

Categories UOM 2019-20 2020-21

Scope 1 T CO2 28 11

Scope 2 T CO2 1632 1081

Scope 3 T CO2 218 150

Total T CO2 1879 1242

Table 18: Summary of Overall Emissions for 2019-20 & 2020-21

GHG EMISSION SUMMARY

1879
1632

1242
1081
218

150
28

11

2019-20 2020-21
Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total Emissions

Figure 10: Summary of Overall Emissions

The below graph depicts the percentage of over all emissions of which scope 1 accounts to
1%, scope 2 accounts to 87% and scope 3 accounts to 12% for both the years 2019 to 2021.

GHG Emission Summary - GHG Emission Summary -

2019-20 2020-21

Scope 3 Scope 3
12% 12%

Scope 1 Scope 1
1% 1%
Scope 2 Scope 2
87% 87%

4. GHG Emission Inventory

The GHG Emission Inventory for Tanla Platforms Limited is customised based on the
operations performed by the organisation. Utmost effort and care are taken in considering
the most the emission sources to come out with the inventory. The tool is developed based
on World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development GHG
Protocol and GHGs calculation tools.

4.1 GHG Emissions Tool

The overview of tool is as follows:

1. Setting the boundaries based on operations performed by organisation

2. Identify the sources of emissions as per Scope 1 (Mandatory), Scope 2 (Mandatory)
and Scope 3 (Voluntary) categories
3. Quantification Methods – Direct measurement of activity is most accurate method.
However, in case of unavailability of data use calculation method based on next
accurate measure
4. Calculation of emissions by using the emission factors
5. Then establish a base year for purpose of benchmarking
6. Develop strategies for emission reduction
7. Maintain track of emission trends
8. Manage the inventory quality

The formulae for calculation of emissions are incorporated in the tool providing input data
would produce end results. The GHG emissions are represented in the form of CO2 equivalent
measured in Tonnes.
5. GHG Emission Benchmarking
GHG Emission Benchmarking can be used as a tool for understanding the GHG emissions from
different sources and to take necessary action to reduce the emissions. Benchmark tool is
used to compare the GHG emissions both internally and externally.

Internal benchmark can be used to compare the GHG emissions by determining a reference
year (best performance) or comparison between the years. External benchmarking can be
used for comparison of emissions from different companies in the same sector.

For Tanla Platforms Limited the comparison of GHG emissions from different locations can be
performed. The benchmark parameters in this study are T CO2/Employee and kg CO2/ft2 also
referred as emission intensity.

6. GHG Emission Target Setting

It is recommended that the unit should take target of reducing the GHG emission intensity
every year and it should be in line with the energy reduction targets.

6.1 GHG Emission Targets

Targets based on Type, Boundary, Approach, Timeline, Decision on Offsets, Track & Report
Progress.

Type: These can be classified into two type of targets – Absolute & Intensity Targets.

Absolute Targets reduce absolute emissions over time whereas Intensity Targets reduce the
ratio of emissions relative to business metric over time.

The target boundary based on Scope, geographic operations, sources, and activities covered
by the target. The approach for target setting could be based on baseline & target year or as
year-on-year basis.

The timeline for the target could be either short term or long term. However, opting for long
term would give better results.

6.2 Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

In addition to the above-mentioned targets of 1%, the unit should also
explore undertaking a Science Based Target (SBT) for GHG Reduction
which are based on Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA).

SBTi promotes science-based targets for businesses, an initiative CDP, UN Global Impact, WRI
& WWF. SBTi operates & promotes best practice in emissions reductions and net-Zero targets
in line with climate science. Provides technical assistance and expert resources to companies
who set science-based targets in line with the latest climate science. Brings together a team
of experts to provide companies with independence assessment and validation of targets.
It has 844 companies applied and 344 companies has its target approved world-wide. In India,
around 40 companies have applied.

6.2.1 SBTi – ICT Sector

As per SBTi report on Guidance for Information & Communication Technology (ICT) the main
strategy to decarbonize the sector are implementation of simultaneous, vigorous, and urgent
action in the following fields:

➢ Continued implementation of energy efficiency plans

➢ Switch to renewable/ low carbon electricity supply
➢ Encouragement of carbon consciousness among end-users

If a company has significant value chain (Scope 3) emissions - over 40% of total Scope 1, 2 and
3 emissions - it is also required to set a Scope 3 target which should be ambitious, measurable,
and clearly demonstrate how a company is addressing the main sources of value chain GHG
emissions in line with current best practice.

7. GHG Mitigation Opportunities

To further accelerate the existing initiatives, Tanla Platforms Limited could look at the
following activities for GHG Mitigation.

1. Operational improvement
2. Cleantech\Fuel Switch
3. Offsite renewable energy
4. Working with Supply Chain
5. Carbon Capture
6. Resource Efficiency
7. Onsite renewable energy
8. Transportation
 9. Carbon Offsets

Opera onal enewable Energy Working with Supply chain

improvement Cleantech/Fuel Switch O site)
Carbon Capture
Capacity
Adop ng uilding CCS
Investment
Systems Cleantech
Technology
Green
Fuel Switch Power Ini a ves
onitoring biomass) Purchase
CCS Pro ect
Third party
Alternate Community programs
Op miza on Technologies Pro ects

Towards
Ini a on
Solar odes of uying Target
ecycling Thermal Transport O sets

Waste to Fleet Investment in

Energy E ciency Pro ects
aterial

Electric Collabora on
Solar P ehicles with agencies
Energy

esource E ciency enewable Energy Transporta on

Onsite) Carbon O sets

Figure 11: GHG Mitigation Opportunities

7.1 GHG Emission Mitigation

GHG Emission Mitigation for IT Sector could be based on enhancing energy efficiency, Usage
of Green Building Materials which could bring down the electricity consumption and
increasing the percentage of renewable energy procurement for the usage of electricity.

7.1.1 GHG Emission Reduction by Improving Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency could be enhanced by working on the areas such as HVAC, Data Centre,
Lighting etc. Few measures for improving energy efficiency are listed below which would
proportionally result in reduced GHG due to increased energy efficiency and decreased
energy consumption.

1. Implementation of Building Management

System (BMS): BMS includes HVAC, Electrical,
Lighting, other building services such as
security, access control, CCTV, fire and safety
systems. It is used in measuring and monitoring
of various equipment connected to it. The
Figure 12: Building Management System
specific energy consumption can be brought
 down by implementation of Building Management System and few benefits are
reduced energy costs, reduced emissions, ease in preventive maintenance and
automatic document generation at pre-set frequencies.

2. Energy Efficiency lighting like LEDs: Usage of Energy Efficient lighting like LEDs would
reduce the energy consumption by around 67% compared to Incandescent Bulbs/ CFLs
this would proportionally reduce the GHG emissions by same percentage. Usage of
sensors for lighting equipment.

3. Maintaining Chiller Efficiency in the range of 0.5-0.7 kW/TR: Regular maintenance of

the chiller is required to have better efficacy. Cooling Towers are to be well
maintained. Proper sizing of the chiller should be ensured to maintain proper
efficiency. Replacing of the parts is also to be considered in case of wear and tear for
maintaining best specific energy consumption of the equipment.

4. Modular UPS Efficiency greater than 96%: UPS are most efficient when running at
80% capacity or more. Lifespan of the UPS must be monitored, and replacement
option has to be considered in case of more energy consumption. Proper sizing of the
UPS should be designed for running at maximum capacity leading to better efficiency.

5. Usage of Energy Efficiency AHUs: Incorporating most efficient fan system include fan
type, drive mechanism, motor efficiency and sound power requirements which suits
the load requirement.

6. Usage of Energy Efficiency Pump sets: Usage of oversized pumps and throttled valves
reduce the efficiency of the pumps. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the
efficiency of the pump.

7. Usage of Evaporative Condensers: Usage of Evaporative condensers are proven as

cost-effective option for increasing air conditioning and refrigeration capacity and
reducing peak demand. They increase the efficiency by more than 20% however, they
are used for systems over 50 tons capacity. For optimum condenser efficiency, the
amount of surface in the condenser should be maximized and the fan-and pump-
horsepower minimized. For operation at low loads, two-speed energy efficient motors
should be used rather than adjustable speed drives.

8. Installation of roof garden to decrease thermal load of the building: Roof Garden
could be installed to reduce thermal load of the building. One more option is to paint
the roof of the building with high SRI paint which reflects the heat thus reducing
thermal load of the building.
 9. Installation of intelligent closed-loop algorithm-based AC
energy savers for split and ductable AC units: Usage of AC
energy saver results in 10 to 25% possible energy savings.
These are easy to install simple plug & play device with
high end PID control and works on all AC units except VRV.
It provides temperature feedback from both coil and
return air temperatures and avoids thermodynamic
Figure 13: AC Energy Saver
saturation in coil.

10. Adoption of Green Building

Certification: The rating is focused
on sustained performance of
buildings with respect to the green
features. It has both tangible and
intangible benefits such as energy
savings, water savings, enhanced
air quality and health & higher
satisfaction levels of occupants.
Table 19: Benefits of Adoption of Green Building Certification

11. Implementation of ISO 50001:2018: ISO 50001:2018 specifies requirements for

establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management
system (EnMS). The intended outcome is to enable an organization to follow a
systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance and
the EnMS.

ISO 50001 is

a) is applicable to any organization regardless of its type, size, complexity, geographical

location, organizational culture or the products and services it provides

b) is applicable to activities affecting energy performance that are managed and controlled
by the organisation

c) is applicable irrespective of the quantity, use, or types of energy consumed

d) requires demonstration of continual energy performance improvement, but does not

define levels of energy performance improvement to be achieved

e) can be used independently or be aligned or integrated with other management systems.

7.1.2 Increasing Power Sourcing from Renewable Energy

In GHG Study for Tanla Platforms Limited, Scope 2 emissions account for around 87% of
overall emissions. The percentage of emissions could be reduced by improving the percentage
of renewable energy either by onsite installation (Solar rooftop system) or offsite renewable
energy consumption through PPA or Open Access. For instance, increasing 10% of renewable
energy consumption and reducing the same amount of total Grid Electricity consumed would
result in reduction of 108 T CO2 eq. emissions per year considering the consumption pattern
of 2020-21. The higher amount of renewable energy consumption would lead to lesser GHG
emissions over the period. Tanla Platforms Limited would work on procuring 100% Renewable
energy in long-term and eliminate scope 2 emissions from Grid electricity purchase.

8. Action Plan
The summary of action plan suggested by CII GBC to Tanla Platforms Limited to further
strengthen the GHG inventorisation.

To undertake yearly assessment of GHG emission and

strengthening of invenotry

Inclusion of data for other categories (Establish System)

Establishment of Key Peformance Indicators (KPIs)

Setting GHG reduction targets -Short Term (2-3 Year) and

Long Term (5-8 Year)

Establishing GHG Management System and Public Reporting

Figure 14: Brief Summary of Action Plan

8.1 Yearly Assessment of GHG Emissions and Strengthening of Inventory

It is recommended that, Tanla Platforms Limited should undertake yearly assessment of GHG
emissions and include all the ma or sources of GHG emissions covering scope 1, scope 2 and
scope 3.
a. It is recommended to develop a management matrix for internal reporting of GHG
emissions and monitoring reduction. A dedicated team or existing team from climate
change/environment team can be appointed to undertake this activity.
b. CII strongly feels that Tanla Platforms Limited team should form a GHG management
committee which involves senior persons from all departments and the committee
should continue the work and progress towards lowest GHG emission level
c. CII recommends Tanla Platforms Limited, to undertake yearly assessment of GHG
 emissions and apply continual improvement method for reducing the GHG emissions
d. CII also suggest the Tanla Platforms Limited team to evaluate the possibility of getting
ISO 14064 certification for GHG management system in future.
e. It is recommended that the organization should undertake a corporate level GHG
inventorisation.

8.2 Inclusion of data for other categories

CII would appreciate the efforts of Tanla Platforms Limited in collecting data for all the Scope 1,2 and
3 emissions. However, few suggestions have been shared to strengthen the data collection.

8.2.1 Strengthening of Scope 3

We would suggest the following steps to be considered in order to strengthen the data collection for
Scope 3 emissions.

Sr. Data Type Suggestions

No

1 Energy Consumption Energy Consumption for the rented buildings should also be considered
by installing a meter to understand the consumption pattern

2 Diesel/ Petrol Fuel Consumption for DG Sets should also be recorded

Consumption

3 Refrigerant Refrigerants used/ make up in HVAC Systems

4 Capital Goods For capital goods such as computers, servers and other major items
empathized on having product carbon footprint

5 Facilities For new facilities – assess the embodied carbon and energy consumption
during operation

6 Business Commute – For local transport during company visits, cab and other transport data to
Cab be maintained

7 Employee Commute Biennial survey to understand commuting patterns

Table 20: Suggestions for Strengthening of Scope 3

8.3 Establishment of Key Performance Indicators

It is recommended that the unit should establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor
the progress and compare the emissions from the unit. KPIs for GHG emission can be inform
of GHG Emission Intensity.

The emission intensity is defined as the level of emissions per unit of economic activity or
maritime activity. For Tanla Platforms Limited, Emission intensity is calculated based on the
number of employees and built-up area i.e., T CO2/Employee and kg CO2/Sq Ft.
The emission intensity would aid as a benchmark to compare with other companies in the
same sector.

8.4 GHG Reduction Targets

a. CII recommends Tanla Platforms Limited, to take GHG intensity reduction targets. As
after measuring and calculating the GHG emission on continual basis, setting an
emission reduction target is the logical next step. Specific GHG emission target should
be made along with Energy and Environmental targets. Targets are suggested to be
made publicly or at the least for internal purposes.

The main drivers for committing to GHG reduction targets are

• To drive innovation – resources are involved from various departments to reduce the
emission. This will bring buy-in from all the stakeholders involved and help in driving
innovation to reduce the GHG emissions.

• To improve cost efficiency – cost savings can be made by identifying opportunities to

increase resource and energy efficiency. This may help to improve your competitive
advantage.

• To demonstrate sectoral leadership – by setting ambitious targets, measuring,

managing, reporting, and reducing GHG emissions.

• To improve brand recognition in an increasingly environmentally conscious

marketplace – if the targets are made public.

• It will also facilitate the organization to conduct internal as well external

benchmarking.

• It will help in raising awareness among consumers and employees on what role they
can play in reducing impact of GHG emissions and thus, expect business to a take a
leadership role in the management of GHG emissions.

b. The specific numeric target for reducing emissions intensity depends on the present
level of organization’s operating efficiency and technology adoption. The target set by
should be:

o In line with corporate targets

o The target set should be realistic and challenging. It should be aggressive

compared to the business-as-usual scenario considering both sector-specific
and company realities (When needed, CII will provide guidance to companies
seeking to establish an aggressive targets)
 c. Tanla Platforms Limited should continually analyse the GHG reduction potential
opportunities identified, prioritize, and implement them to achieve GHG emission
reduction target as well as associated cost benefits.

d. CII recommends and wishes Tanla Platforms Limited to consider this target setting
exercise and become role model / trend setter in the country by achieving undertaken
reduction targets.

8.5 Voluntary Initiatives

Voluntary environmental initiatives are private or public efforts to improve corporate
environmental performance beyond existing legal requirements. For example, Adopting ISO
14001 EMS System.

Role of Voluntary Initiatives: The role of voluntary initiatives along with regulatory scenario
would help the organization to achieve better results in reduction of GHG emissions. This
helps companies to set more ambitious targets.

Examples of Voluntary Initiatives: The examples of voluntary initiatives are categorized into

Disclosures&
Targets epor ng

Framework/ a ngs/
Systems & Tools oadmap

Figure 15: Voluntary Initiatives

targets, disclosures & reporting, systems & tools and framework/ratings/roadmap etc. which
can be followed by organizations in order to come up with voluntary initiatives that would
suit to them in achieving reduction of GHG emissions.

8.6 Establishing GHG Management System and Reporting GHG Emissions

8.6.1 Establishing GHG Management System
Once the organization starts doing GHG inventorisation on yearly basis, it is recommended
that it implements a GHG management system. The unit should monitor the GHG emissions
& GHG emission intensity and establish a robust data monitoring and recording system. Many
corporates have implemented corporate wide GHG inventorisation software and also there is
a separate module in ERP on GHG Accounting. Implementing these software’s will not only
help in effective GHG management but also overall sustainability management. Following are
the few software which units have implemented to monitor and track their GHG emissions,
(these software’s can also monitor other aspects of sustainability such as Waste
management, water management, etc.)

http://enablon.com/

http://www.sofisoftware.com/india/index/
8.6.2 Reporting GHG Emissions
It is recommended that one unit attains the maturity in terms of GHG accounting, the unit
should evaluate the possibility of reporting their GHG emissions to the stakeholders. As of
now in India, the reporting of GHG emissions is not mandated by the government and is still
voluntary, but in countries like United States and United Kingdom the companies have to
mandatorily report their emissions.

Following are key drivers to voluntary report the GHG Emissions: (DEFRA)

1. Facilitating informed decision making and prioritising actions

2. Brings commitment from organisation to reduce and effectively manage GHG

emissions as reporting adds transparency and accountability to the process of GHG
Management

3. Improve and promote GHG management practice internally and externally

4. Keeping key stakeholders informed about the progress made on GHG management
and reduction

5. Benchmark performance (internally and externally as well as over time); and improve
the effectiveness of processes

6. In addition to the above – There is significant interest from the investors in GHG
emission data and investing decision are also been taken considering Climate Change
Risk and GHG management can be a good tool to adverse climate change risks

Many companies are reporting GHG emission internally as well as external. Following are few
reporting platforms to report GHG emissions:
 Global Reporting
Carbon Disclousre Project Annual Reports
Initiative

Figure 16: Reporting Platforms of GHG Emissions

9. Annexures
The tool submitted along with this report has the collected activity data and calculations. The tool
consists of the emission factor data for conversion of emissions into CO2 eq. emissions for your
reference & understanding.