Industry

Automotive

Decarbonization in automotive focuses on plant energy efficiency (paint shops, curing ovens), electrification of processes, lightweighting and recycled materials, and deep supplier engagement across tiers. Challenges include complex BOM traceability, volatile energy factors across regions, and balancing throughput with emissions intensity per vehicle.

Automotive plant with assembly line and energy-efficient operations

Key drivers & challenges

  • Cut energy in paint shop & curing ovens via heat recovery, smart HVAC, and low‑temp chemistries.
  • Electrify presses & utilities; optimize compressor and chiller systems.
  • Trace Scope 3 across Tier‑1/2 for steel, aluminum, plastics, batteries, electronics.
  • Increase recycled content, sustainable packaging, and closed‑loop scrap returns.
  • Meet BRSR/CSRD; align to GHG Protocol & sector guidance.
Scope 1
  • Boilers, ovens, furnaces (paint curing, phosphating).
  • On‑site vehicles, LPG/CNG forklifts, gensets.
  • Fugitive refrigerants (chillers, AC service).
Scope 2
  • Purchased electricity for lines, robots, compressors.
  • Location vs market-based; REC/GO tracking.
  • On‑site solar/waste‑heat to power attribution.
Scope 3 — Purchased Goods
  • Metals (steel, Al), polymers, glass, electronics.
  • Battery cells/modules (for EV programs).
  • Packaging and inbound logistics.
Scope 3 — Downstream
  • Distribution to dealers; service parts logistics.
  • Use‑phase modeling (ICE/HEV/BEV mix).
  • End‑of‑life recycling & credits.

Compliance & Frameworks

BRSR / SEBI

Automated mapping of energy, emissions, water, and supplier disclosures with audit trails.

CSRD / ESRS E1–E5

Materiality, Scope 1–3 details, product use‑phase modeling for ICE/BEV, and intensity KPIs (tCO₂e/vehicle).

GHG Protocol + Sector Guides

Supplier‑specific factors, BOM roll‑ups, and battery life‑cycle support where applicable.

Sample Dashboard — Automotive Plant

Emissions & Intensity

tCO₂e (YTD)
0.24M
Scope 1
0.31M
Scope 2
1.85M
Scope 3
tCO₂e/vehicle
2.41
▼ 4% YoY
EV mix
27%
▲ +8 pts
Progress to 2030 target (‑25%)

Energy Hotspots

Paint shop
38%
of plant kWh
Compressed air
17%
leak rate 8%
Chillers/HVAC
22%
COP 3.1
Ovens
11%
WHR uptime 64%

Compliance Status

Audit‑ready
  • BRSR Mapping 100%
  • CSRD ESRS E1 90%
  • Supplier Disclosures 78% Tier‑1 coverage
Internal control effectiveness

Supplier Engagement

Tier‑1 onboarded
142
Product CFEs
1,126
Battery LCA
24
Supplier scorecard completion

Throughput & Quality

Units/day
1,120
▲ +3%
Paint rework
1.8%
▼ 0.4 pts

Operational Alerts

  • Compressor leak > threshold Investigate
  • VOC near limit in paint booth Action
  • REC certificates expiring Upcoming
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