Coal India Ltd

Common Name
Coal India
Country
India
Sector
Energy
Industry
Thermal Coal
Employees
228,861
Ticker
COALINDIA
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Coal India Ltd. is one of the largest state-controlled coal mining companies in the world. It primarily focuses on the exploration, production, and marketing of coal and coal-based products. The compa...

Coal India Waste Data Preview

In 2024, Coal India conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Coal India's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2024, Coal India generated a total of 5,124,709,927 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 100% of Coal India's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Coal India's Waste Recovery Rate

100%

How much of Coal India's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2024, Coal India reported a total waste generation of 5,124,709,927 metric tonnes, of which 100% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Coal India has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Coal India reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2024, Coal India's total waste generation has increased by 19.87%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Over the same period, Coal India's waste recovery rate remained relatively stable.

Coal India’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

2023202401.5 B3 B4.5 B6 Btonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Coal India’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2024, Coal India generated a total of 5,124,709,927 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 0% of Coal India's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 100% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Coal India’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

2023202401.5 B3 B4.5 B6 Btonnes
  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Coal India reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2024, Coal India's total waste generation has increased by 19.87%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.

Since 2024, Coal India's hazardous waste generation has increased by 294.67%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..

Overall, Coal India has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.

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