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Sustainability Pillars*

Ensuring Sustainable Progress

Ambuja Cements keeps sustainability at the heart of its operations to minimise its four pillars of sustainability, while retaining its competitive advantage in a dynamic market. With a sharp focus on tracking progress, the Company ensures transparent reporting of non-financial outcomes, underscoring its commitment to responsible business practices.

Climate and
Energy

Objectives

To reduce the carbon footprint by lowering CO2 emissions through sustainable practices and innovative technologies

KPIs Targets for 2030* Performance in FY 2025-26 SDGs Impacted
Gross Scope 1
CO2 Emissions
442 kg/tonne
of Cementitious Material
595 kg/tonne
of cementitious material
SDG 7 SDG 12 SDG 13
Scope 2 CO2
Emissions
10 kg/tonne
of Cementitious Material
18.5 kg/tonne
of cementitious material
Specific Thermal
Energy Consumption
710 kCal/kg
of Clinker
768 kCal/kg
of Clinker
Specific Electrical
Energy Consumption
63 kWh/tonne
Cement
80.6 kWh/tonne
Cement
Renewable and Green
Energy Consumption
60%**
31%
*The targets will be recalibrated as Sanghi Industries Limited merged with Ambuja on March 12, 2026 and Penna Cement Industries Limited merged with Ambuja with effect from April 10, 2026.
**Target by FY 2027-28

Circular
Economy

Objectives

The Company aims to replace use of fossil fuels and mined resources with alternative fuels and raw material.

KPIs Targets for 2030* Performance in FY 2025-26 SDGs Impacted
Waste
Derived Resources
21 MMT
Per Year of Waste-derived Resources
9.78 MMT
Waste-derived Resources
SDG 11 SDG 12 SDG 13 SDG 17
Thermal
Substitution Rate (TSR)
23%
5.7%

Water and
Nature

Objectives

The Company is committed to water conservation, aiming to minimise environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. The Company also seeks to preserve biodiversity.

KPIs Targets for 2030* Performance in FY 2025-26 SDGs Impacted
Water Positive
10x
Water Positive
12x
Water Positive
SDG 6 SDG 12 SDG 15
Tree Plantation
2.40 million
2.25 million
Till FY 2025-26

People and
Community

Objectives

To foster societal progress and well-being through community development initiatives and zero harm culture in operations.

KPIs Targets for 2030* Performance in FY 2025-26 SDGs Impacted
CSR Outreach
5 million
3.72 million
Till FY 2025-26
SDG 1 SDG 2 SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 8 SDG 10 SDG 11 SDG 16
Lost Time Injury
Frequency Rate
<0.1
0.45
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