We adhere to the Climate Action Plan developed by our parent organization. It empowers us to efficiently utilise resources and limit our carbon footprint across the value chain. With an emphasis on climate neutrality, energy efficiency and circularity, we are initiating responsible transitions.
Our science-based targets have been verified by SBTi and aligns with the pathway set by the Paris Agreement.
Climate neutrality
Circularity
Resource efficiency and environmental protection
Renewable energy plays a crucial role in our decarbonisation strategy. We have set up about 1.722 MWp of rooftop solar at our Talegaon and Savli plants. We also have Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with renewable power generators. In 2024, iRECs were purchased to offset the energy consumed by Schaeffler India and achieved 100% renewable energy.
GHG emissions averted
At Schaeffler India, we are undertaking efforts to ensure energy-efficiency across our operations. We have adopted multiple initiatives such as Old Chiller replacement, Nova Machine Motor Replacement, Replacement of old Compressors, Bell furnace cover installation to save waste heat due to radiation, reduce air pressure in Jupiter machine, Barrel Heater Jacket Installation on IMD Machine, Exchange Broach Hydraulic motor to improve energy efficiency and reduce emission.
Energy efficiency projects of 906.31 MWh have been completed in 2024.
Energy efficiency projects achieved against a target of 662.7 MWh
1 Scope 2 emission for CY 2024 is calculated considering usage of renewable energy and purchased International Renewable Energy Certificates (iREC) to compensate existing emissions
Targeted interventions to ensure energy efficiency
One of our manufacturing facilities sought to
reduce energy consumption and improve process
efficiency across various operations.
To achieve
this, three key initiatives were implemented:
The Jupiter Machine was connected to a dedicated
high-pressure (6 Bar) compressor leading to
efficient use of compressed air.
Annual energy savings
Implemented the Bell Hardening Furnace with temperature-based interlocks, individual blower controls and an auto-cutoff timer to improve inefficient heating and cooling cycles.
Annual energy savings
Targeted interventions for improvement of energy efficiency in compressed air generation by replacement of old Air Compressors with new compressors demonstrate the potential for substantial energy savings and process improvements through simple yet effective solutions.
Annual energy savings
We strive to limit the carbon footprint of our products, from design to production. As a result, our circular economy strategy focuses on reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture and recycle. We recycle all our metal scrap, plastic packaging scrap and other scrap through authorised recyclers or re-processors. Further, plastic waste generated during the moulding process is recycled back in the process. Hazardous wastes like used oil and waste oil are sent to CPCB authorised re-processors. Efforts are also made to co-process other hazardous wastes by engaging with cement companies.
Hazardous waste generated
Hazardous waste recycled
To manage waste, we implement various waste management initiatives that consider environmental impact, social effects and commercial viability. Since November 2024, all types of hazardous waste generated in the plants, such as ETP Sludge, Grinding Sludge, residue or waste containing oil, used oil and discarded containers are sent to recycler or re-processor or for co-processing. It is expected to result in Zero Waste to Landfill by 2025.
Driving sustainable waste management
Schaeffler India is transitioning its hazardous
waste management approach, from traditional
landfill and incineration methods to an innovative
alternate fuel conversion process. By partnering
with a new service provider, we transformed our
waste disposal challenges into eco-friendly
opportunities. This MoEF and CPCB (Ministry of
Environment - Forests and Central Pollution
Control Board) endorsed solution not only helps
to deliver superior grade alternate fuel but also
significantly diminishes environmental impact.
It also addresses concerns related to
single-source dependence and 13-14%
year-over-year cost increase.
Reduction in annual disposal costs
Annual savings
CO2 emissions saved
Reason for Increased waste: Due to data maturity issues, more categories have been added.
Major portion of non-hazardous waste constitutes of metal and casting scraps which are recycled in the steel mills and foundaries.
Water consumption is kept under check by adopting the projects like the treated STP water usage after demineralisation, optimising cooling tower daily blow-down water quantity, Treated water reuse in de-oiler and poly dosing tank.
We reduced power consumption of SRU by processing high salt concentrated Dipping Basin Water and have added this water to SBM instead of DM Water. This has helped to reduce DM water (90 KL per annum) and 168 MWh electricity consumption per annum.
Water conservation through STP water recycling
We installed a Scale and Bio Remover (SBR) for Non-Chemical Treatment for a
Cooling Tower. The green technology saves water as well as electricity. The SBR
system is connected to the cooling system or the cooling tower internally,
resulting in swift installation. A side stream filter is also integrated into the
SBR system. The reaction tank is connected to the cooling tower via a circulation
pump and the water is circulated from the cooling tower basin to the reaction
tank and back to the cooling tower though an integrated side stream filter.
Reduction in operational cost
Water conserved through waste water recycling
