Progressing Towards Net Zero Through Enhanced AFR
Objective and Benefits
JSW Cement’s Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials (AFR) initiatives aim to minimise reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions by co-processing waste in its cement kilns. These efforts support the company’s target of achieving net-zero concrete by 2050, in alignment with the GCCA India Decarbonisation Roadmap. By using alternative fuels, JSW Cement not only reduces environmental impact but also enhances energy security and cost efficiency.
Implementation and Results
In FY 2024–25, JSW Cement co-processed approximately 168,000 tonnes of alternative fuels, including 157,000 tonnes of RDF, at its Nandyal and Shiva plant locations. This intervention resulted in the achievement of a Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) of 16.5%, representing a significant increase from 7% in FY 2023–24.
The use of AFR led to CO₂ emissions avoidance of over 120,000 tonnes, reducing the company’s Scope 1 net CO₂ intensity from 241 kg/tonne to 230 kg/tonne of cementitious material. This is significantly lower than national and global averages.