NMDC Ltd

Common Name
NMDC
Country
India
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Employees
5,677
Ticker
NMDC
Exchange
NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OF INDIA
Description
Nmdc Limited is a premier mining company in India, primarily engaged in the exploration and production of a variety of minerals. Its principal focus is on iron ore, which plays a critical role in stee...

NMDC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, NMDC completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, NMDC has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind NMDC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. NMDC's Annual Report 2025
a. NMDC's Annual Report 2025
b. NMDC's Annual Report 2023
b. NMDC's Annual Report 2023

Insights into NMDC's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NMDC amounted to 187,684 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of NMDC decreased by 0.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

NMDC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e+8%+61%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NMDC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of NMDC were 103,482 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has NMDC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, NMDC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 78.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), NMDC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are NMDC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, NMDC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 84,202 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has NMDC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, NMDC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 52.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2024), NMDC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that NMDC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does NMDC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, NMDC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

NMDC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into NMDC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, NMDC reported 67,620,577 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2025 disclosure of NMDC includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

NMDC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are NMDC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, NMDC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 67,620,577 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2024), NMDC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that NMDC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

Insights into NMDC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, NMDC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 103,482 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,797 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 36.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

NMDC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50020,000500,00020,000,000500,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)NFGSFCYear: 2023Scope 1: 428,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 675Scope 1 Intensity: 635.14 tCO2e/$MRatnamani Metals and TubesYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 607Scope 1 Intensity: 17.13 tCO2e/$MBerger Paints IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 22,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 16.58 tCO2e/$MJSW SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 53,100,752 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,496Scope 1 Intensity: 2,723.68 tCO2e/$MAPL Apollo TubesYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,099Scope 1 Intensity: 25.18 tCO2e/$MJindal SAWYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,703,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,345Scope 1 Intensity: 726.50 tCO2e/$MNNNavin Fluorine InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 164,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 273Scope 1 Intensity: 603.14 tCO2e/$MSteel Authority of IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 52,178,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,994Scope 1 Intensity: 4,350.34 tCO2e/$MTata SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 78,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,379Scope 1 Intensity: 3,073.41 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Chemical IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 365Scope 1 Intensity: 80.97 tCO2e/$MUPLYear: 2025Scope 1: 670,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,415Scope 1 Intensity: 123.74 tCO2e/$MNational AluminiumYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,641,136 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,965Scope 1 Intensity: 5,415.82 tCO2e/$MFFFACTYear: 2025Scope 1: 234,929 tCO2eRevenue: $M 474Scope 1 Intensity: 495.51 tCO2e/$MTata ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,770,357 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,729Scope 1 Intensity: 2,758.60 tCO2e/$MJindal SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,832Scope 1 Intensity: 4,447.68 tCO2e/$MDalmia BharatYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,719Scope 1 Intensity: 8,290.43 tCO2e/$MLloyds Metals and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 696,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 776Scope 1 Intensity: 898.17 tCO2e/$MKIOCLYear: 2025Scope 1: 156,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 69Scope 1 Intensity: 2,260.67 tCO2e/$MWelspunYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,545 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MACCYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,532,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,347Scope 1 Intensity: 6,191.57 tCO2e/$MHindalco IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 28,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,741Scope 1 Intensity: 1,034.93 tCO2e/$MJindal StainlessYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,992,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 649.60 tCO2e/$MGrasim IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,310,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,585Scope 1 Intensity: 340.71 tCO2e/$MShree CementYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,308,523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,221Scope 1 Intensity: 9,594.10 tCO2e/$MShyam Metalics and EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,443,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,772Scope 1 Intensity: 3,072.77 tCO2e/$MNMDCYear: 2025Scope 1: 103,482 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,797Scope 1 Intensity: 36.99 tCO2e/$M

How does NMDC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, NMDC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 36.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 898.17 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does NMDC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, NMDC ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places NMDC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into NMDC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, NMDC reported a total carbon footprint of 67,808,261 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.71% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to NMDC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.15%. a

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