GAIL (India) Ltd, a state-owned gas company, has decided to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, five years earlier than its previous target of 2040. This move is part of GAIL’s comprehensive plan to reduce emissions.
The company’s board approved this new target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company, like fuel burned in factories or vehicles. Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from the energy the company purchases and uses.
“This decision follows a detailed study to improve GAIL’s sustainability goals and align with India’s net zero commitments,” GAIL said in a statement. To achieve this goal, GAIL plans to use electric equipment, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, compressed biogas, green hydrogen, CO2 recycling initiatives, and tree planting.
GAIL’s chairman and managing director, Sandeep Kumar Gupta, highlighted that the company, involved in marketing and transporting natural gas, helps reduce emissions for various industries. He added that GAIL is also taking steps to lower emissions in its own operations, contributing to a cleaner environment.
By setting this new target, GAIL strengthens its leadership in sustainable development and supports India’s national goal of net zero emissions by 2070. GAIL director R K Singhal emphasized the firm’s ongoing efforts to meet these goals. The statement noted GAIL’s proactive approach to tackling climate change but did not provide specific details on the measures.