Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets Notification

The government has introduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity targets for additional sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).

Details of the Notification

• Issued on January 13, the notification mandates compliance from 208 obligated entities.
• These sectors include: 
  • Petroleum refineries
  • Petrochemicals
  • Textiles
  • Secondary aluminium (produced from recycled scrap)

Previous and Current Targets

• Prior targets in October 2025 included: 
  • Aluminium
  • Cement
  • Chlor-alkali
  • Pulp and paper sectors
• With the new notification, 490 entities are now required to adhere to the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025.

CCTS Overview

Launched in 2023, the CCTS aims to reduce GHG emissions in carbon-intensive sectors.

• Entities exceeding their targets receive Carbon Credit Certificates.
• These certificates can be traded with entities that do not meet their targets.

Specific Obligated Entities

• 173 textile units, spanning sub-sectors like: 
  • Spinning
  • Processing
  • Fibre
  • Composite
• 21 petroleum refineries
• 11 petrochemical units
• 3 secondary aluminium units

Implementation and Supervision

• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is authorized to issue carbon credit certificates.
• Targets are recommended based on factors like: 
  • Available technologies
  • Cost of implementation
• The Central Pollution Control Board oversees compliance and imposes penalties on defaulting entities.