Emissions

GRI Standards

Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions

KNPL recognizes the significance of measuring and disclosing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to manage and reduce its carbon footprint effectively. We follow Greenhouse Gas Protocol, an internationally recognised reporting framework, to ensure consistency and comparability in our emission reporting. The GHG emissions data is collected systematically from various sources within our operations, including direct emissions from combustion processes and indirect emissions from purchased electricity and other energy sources.

During the year, we had inventorised our Scope 1,2 and 3 GHG emissions. Our boundary includes KNPL’s 8 manufacturing locations in India, it’s R&D centre, Offices, and depots. Moreover, it also includes GHG emissions from its OPCs, domestic as well as International subsidiaries.

KNPL organisation wide (8 plants, HO, R&D and depots) emissions are disclosed in BRSR under principle 6

Scope 1 Emissions* This includes biogenic emissions.

The above figures are subject to change post-validation from Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTI)

Method of Calculation: GHG Emission intensity is the ratio of GHG emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) to Total production of Finished Goods during a specific period.

Air Emission

KNPL recognises the importance of clean air for the health and well-being of its employees, local communities, and the environment. Thus placing significant emphasis on maintaining and improving air quality in its operations.

External agencies periodically monitor the emissions and air quality levels. All our manufacturing sites have requisite controls and measures in place to manage these emissions and ensure the levels are well within the prescribed limits. We ensure compliance with limits recommended in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) 2009. In addition to conventional air pollution control devices like Air Handling Units (AHUs), Dust Collectors, Fume Extractors, and Forced Draft Ventilation systems, we have also installed Scrubbers in the resin area and Cyclone Separators in solid fuel boilers to reduce Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM). Our vents are equipped with an Activated Carbon Filter to filter air emissions before discharge into the ambient atmosphere. For continuous monitoring, online stack monitoring systems are provided to ensure compliance with permissible limits.

Reduction of GHG emissions

Initiative for Emissions reduction

Increasing renewable portfolio – Solar and Wind power, Cleaner Fuels.

Detailed greenhouse gases (GHG) inventorisation and setting up FY 2018-19 as baseline year.

Establish GHG reduction targets in line with Science Based Target initiatives.

Consistent tracking and monitoring of our GHG emissions through a customised GHG accounting tool.

Improved Air Quality Diligent monitoring

Ambient air quality, stack emissions, VOC levels

Deployment of advanced air pollution control devices

Adoption of refrigerant gas with zero ozone depleting potential

Emissions of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS)

In regards to ODS emissions, ozone depleting R-22 refrigerant is in use only in limited quantities at old facilities for work area air conditioning; while R-134a and R-407c, refrigerant gas with zero ozone depleting potential is majorly used organisation-wide.