Indian Oil Corporation of India Limited (IOCL)
Environmental Stewardship
IndianOil is committed to environmental sustainability through decarbonization, waste management, and green energy investments. All refineries are ISO 14064 and ISO 14001 certified, ensuring compliance with global environmental standards.
Key Sustainability Highlights (FY 2023-24):
- 4.5+ MMTCO₂e emissions mitigated
- ₹409.5 Crore invested in renewable energy
- 41.6 billion liters of treated wastewater recycled
- 80.32% waste recovery
Decarbonization & Energy Management
- Investing in renewable energy, biofuels, and green hydrogen
- Energy Management System (EMS) implemented across refineries
- Target: Net-zero operational emissions by 2046
- Scope 1+2 Emissions: 22.76 MMTCO₂e
- Scope 3 Emissions: 351.09 MMTCO₂e
Emission Reduction Initiatives
- Replacing liquid fuel with natural gas (~1.75 MMTCO₂e avoided)
- Energy efficiency projects and heat recovery systems
- LED adoption and increased renewable energy use
Methane Abatement & Air Emissions
- Leak Detection & Repair (LDAR) programs to minimize methane emissions
- Storage tanks upgraded with double seals as per MoEF&CC guidelines
- VOC recovery systems installed at key locations
Water Stewardship
- 149.59 billion liters of total water consumption
- 41.61 billion liters of wastewater recycled
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) implemented at refineries and plants
- 7.24 billion liters of rainwater harvesting potential
Circular Economy & Waste Management
- 80.32% waste recovery through recycling & reuse
- Plastic Neutrality Achieved through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- CYCLOPLAST Brand launched for polymer recyclates
- Unbottled Initiative: 8 million PET bottles recycled into employee uniforms
Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation
- 60 lakh trees planted
- Partnered with NTCA for Project Cheetah & rhino conservation
- Coral translocation project (90% survival rate) along Gujarat’s coast
Renewable Energy & Green Technologies
- 409.5 MW of renewable energy capacity
- 50% of hydrogen consumption to be green by 2030
- First commercial-scale SAF plant at Panipat (86.8 TMTPA capacity)
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
IndianOil is supporting India’s Mission LiFE, promoting sustainable consumption and behavior through EV adoption, LPG efficiency programs, and awareness campaigns.
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