NamasteIndia ESGRealityCheck: Are India’s Auto Giants Cruising or Stalling on Sustainability?
TargetVsReality | GreenGoals | KtalystView | DriveToNetZero
Because saying “Net Zero” is easy. Proving it? Not so much.
Tata Motors
NetZeroBy2045
Now: 32% emissions cut already—EVs are hot, and so is their strategy.
Oops: CPCB notice in 2020 for excess water use at Jamshedpur—fixed with 60% recycling upgrades.
Mahindra & Mahindra
NetZeroBy2040
Now: 70% of ops run on renewables—Old Reva, new revolution!
Oops: Fined in 2019 for hazardous waste mislabeling at Igatpuri—waste audits now in place.
Maruti Suzuki
50PercentRenewableBy2030
Now: At 21%—Needs a turbo boost, not just rooftop bragging rights.
Oops: Rs. 1.2 crore fine in 2021 for particulate emissions breach—VOC capture units upgraded.
Ashok Leyland
CarbonNeutralCVsBy2040
Now: Hydrogen buses in R&D—but rollout still in low gear.
Oops: Accused of greenwashing in 2022 bus pilot claims—independent audit cleared most points.
TVS Motor
CarbonNeutralBy2030
Now: 90% of ops run on green power—iQube is cruising.
Oops: Minor ETP notice in 2020—digitized discharge tracking since 2022.
Hero MotoCorp
100PercentREBy2030
Now: 55% achieved—better late to the ESG party than never.
Oops: No fines, but investor heat in 2021 for weak ESG reporting—now a GRI regular.
Hyundai India
NetZeroBy2045 (Global)
Now: EVs are live, but battery sourcing still in the blind spot.
Oops: 2021 backlash for battery traceability gaps—traceability program started in 2023.
MG Motor India
BatteryCircularityBy2035
Now: Recycling tie-ups live—but clean energy transparency still missing.
Oops: EPR compliance delay in 2022—now linked with Attero recycling.
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
NetZeroBy2045 (SBTi aligned)
Now: Emission tracking in progress—strategy yes, dashboards still pending.
Oops: 2023 batch inspection revealed above-norm emissions—recall executed.
Bajaj Auto
NoNetZeroDeclared (Yet)
Now: Chetak EVs rising—frugal, scalable, but roadmap needs mapping.
Oops: 2020 flagged for lack of women in plant safety boards—now at 22% representation.
KtalystTake:
From frontrunners to flat-tyres—India’s auto industry has all shades of green.
What’s your take: Are ESG declarations enough without disclosures?
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Originally published on LinkedIn on 2025-04-18 07:17:05: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A82951-7318895330807193600
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NamasteIndia ESGRealityCheck: Are India’s Auto Giants Cruising or Stalling on Sustainability?
TargetVsReality | GreenGoals | KtalystView | DriveToNetZero
Because saying “Net Zero” is easy. Proving it? Not so much.
Tata Motors
NetZeroBy2045
Now: 32% emissions cut already—EVs are hot, and so is their strategy.
Oops: CPCB notice in 2020 for excess water use at Jamshedpur—fixed with 60% recycling upgrades.
Mahindra & Mahindra
NetZeroBy2040
Now: 70% of ops run on renewables—Old Reva, new revolution!
Oops: Fined in 2019 for hazardous waste mislabeling at Igatpuri—waste audits now in place.
Maruti Suzuki
50PercentRenewableBy2030
Now: At 21%—Needs a turbo boost, not just rooftop bragging rights.
Oops: Rs. 1.2 crore fine in 2021 for particulate emissions breach—VOC capture units upgraded.
Ashok Leyland
CarbonNeutralCVsBy2040
Now: Hydrogen buses in R&D—but rollout still in low gear.
Oops: Accused of greenwashing in 2022 bus pilot claims—independent audit cleared most points.
TVS Motor
CarbonNeutralBy2030
Now: 90% of ops run on green power—iQube is cruising.
Oops: Minor ETP notice in 2020—digitized discharge tracking since 2022.
Hero MotoCorp
100PercentREBy2030
Now: 55% achieved—better late to the ESG party than never.
Oops: No fines, but investor heat in 2021 for weak ESG reporting—now a GRI regular.
Hyundai India
NetZeroBy2045 (Global)
Now: EVs are live, but battery sourcing still in the blind spot.
Oops: 2021 backlash for battery traceability gaps—traceability program started in 2023.
MG Motor India
BatteryCircularityBy2035
Now: Recycling tie-ups live—but clean energy transparency still missing.
Oops: EPR compliance delay in 2022—now linked with Attero recycling.
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
NetZeroBy2045 (SBTi aligned)
Now: Emission tracking in progress—strategy yes, dashboards still pending.
Oops: 2023 batch inspection revealed above-norm emissions—recall executed.
Bajaj Auto
NoNetZeroDeclared (Yet)
Now: Chetak EVs rising—frugal, scalable, but roadmap needs mapping.
Oops: 2020 flagged for lack of women in plant safety boards—now at 22% representation.
KtalystTake:
From frontrunners to flat-tyres—India’s auto industry has all shades of green.
What’s your take: Are ESG declarations enough without disclosures?
Follow KtalystKeystone for more ESG radars, impact analytics, and corporate sustainability watchlists.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2025-04-18 07:16:29: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A1850284-7318895178516201472
Global Leaders in Ethanol Blending in Fuel: India’s Role and Achievements
NamasteIndia ranks among the top ethanol producers globally, alongside the US and Brazil. Tops Countries
1. US: The largest producer and consumer of ethanol, Production: 876K barrels Consumption 838K barrels per day.
2. Brazil: Produces 403K barrels per day and consumes 359K barrels per day.
3. China: Produces and consumes 43K barrels per day.
4. Canada: Produces 33K barrels per day; consumes 41K barrels per day.
5. France: Produces 17K barrels per day & consumes 13 thousand barrels per day.
6. Germany: Produces 13K barrels per day and consumes 27K barrels per day.
7. Colombia: 8.5K barrels/day (produces), 6.1K barrels/day (consumes).
8. Thailand: 8.1K barrels/day (produces), 9.1K barrels/day (consumes).
9. Guatemala: 8K barrels/day (produces).
10. Spain: 7.9K barrels/day (produces), 8K barrels/day (consumes).
11. Belgium: 6.8K barrels/day (produces), 1.8K barrels/day (consumes).
12. India: 5.3K barrels/day (produces & consumes).
13. Australia: 5.3K barrels/day (produces), 5.1K barrels/day (consumes).
14. UK: Produces 4.3 thousand barrels per day and consumes 17 thousand barrels per day.
India’s Ethanol Blending in Gasoline Industry
Key_Facts_&_Figures
Ethanol Blending Target: India aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending in gasoline by 2025, a goal accelerated from the original target of 2030.
Current Blending Level: As of May 2024, India has achieved a 15% ethanol blending rate.
Economic Impact: A successful ethanol blending program can save India approximately $4 billion (₹30K crore) annually by reducing oil imports.
Production Volume: India plans to produce around 10 billion liters (1,000 crore liters) of ethanol to meet the 20% blending target.
Role of Key Stakeholders
Government:
Policy Framework: The government has implemented policies like the National Policy on Biofuels.
Pricing and Incentives: The government administers ethanol prices and provides incentives to encourage production and blending.
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs):
Procurement: OMCs issue annual tenders to procure ethanol from producers.
Blending and Distribution: OMCs blend ethanol with gasoline at designated depots and distribute the blended fuel to retail stations.
Sugar Industry:
Production: The sugar industry is a major producer of ethanol, utilizing by-products like molasses. Leading companies include Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd., Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd., and Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd., contributing significantly to the total ethanol production.
Environmental impact: supports bioenergy production and waste utilization but also faces challenges like high water usage and pollution.
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-09-25 05:31:06: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3AgroupPost%3A60128-7244579146016641026
NamasteNewIndia Currently, the ethanol blending in Indian petrol stands at 10%. The government aims to increase this to 20% by 2025.
Further the plan is to have put 100% ethanol-run vehicles:
Toyota: Setting up a plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra to produce flex-fuel cars; Investment: $2.4 billion USD; Timeline: By 2025.
Tata Motors: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Suzuki: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Bajaj: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
TVS: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
Hero MotoCorp: Producing flex-engine bikes and scooters; Timeline: By 2025.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Initiating pilot projects in Pune to produce flex fuel-based engines for two-wheelers; Timeline: By 2025.
Hyundai: Developing 100% ethanol or flex engine cars; Timeline: By 2025.
Ethanol-Run Vehicles**: Indian auto companies are gearing up to produce 100% ethanol-run cars and two-wheelers. These vehicles are expected to be available by 2025.
Major Players: Companies like Toyota, Tata, Suzuki, Bajaj, TVS, and Hero are involved in this initiative.
Environmental Impact: These vehicles will comply with Euro 6 emission norms, offering net zero emissions.
Economic Benefits: The shift to ethanol is expected to reduce pollution, save costs, and benefit farmers by increasing the demand for ethanol.
Investment: Toyota is setting up a plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, with an investment of approximately $2.4 billion USD to produce these vehicles.
*Fuel Stations Adaptation*:
Infrastructure Upgrade: Fuel stations will need to upgrade their infrastructure to handle ethanol. This includes installing new storage tanks and pumps specifically designed for ethanol.
Training: Staff at fuel stations will require training to manage and dispense ethanol safely.
Distribution Network: A robust distribution network will be established to ensure a steady supply of ethanol to fuel stations across the country.
Source / shared link: https://m.economictimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/indian-auto-companies-will-soon-produce-100-pc-ethanol-run-cars-and-2-wheelers-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/112297060.cms
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-08-07 12:53:45: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7226933537424211969
