A. Carbon credit project
NDDB along with Sustain Plus Energy Foundation (a Tata Trusts initiative) is working for the generation of carbon credits from the installation of the flexi biogas plants across 9 locations in 7 states in India. A mechanism has been developed wherein the generated carbon credits can be used to incentivise the farmers by providing an additional avenue of earning so as to ensure regular up-keep of the biogas digesters. The project has been registered under the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) mechanism.
In a first of its kind project, NDDB along with SPEF partnered with EKI Energy Services limited to register a carbon credit project based on decentralised manure management, in which more than 11000 carbon credits were issued in the first year, the monetary value of which was transferred to the smallholder dairy farmers who own flexi biogas plants in their backyards.
NDDB has continued the process and all additional biogas plants being setup can now be included to avail the carbon credits.
B. Carbon Footprint Assessment of Dairy Value Chain with TERI
NDDB has initiated a study on Carbon Footprint Assessment of the Dairy Value Chain with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and Amul Dairy with the aim to evaluate and quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across various stages of dairy production, processing, and distribution. This comprehensive study examines emissions from livestock, fodder cultivation, manure management, milk collection, processing units, cold storage, transportation, and retail. By identifying key emission hotspots, the assessment provides insights into sustainable practices that are contributing to mitigate environmental impact and also possibility of taking up various measures , such as improved feed efficiency, biogas generation, renewable energy adoption, and efficient logistics. The study will help dairy stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, and processors, understand their environmental impact but also align with national and global sustainability goals by promoting low-carbon dairy production.
C. Vidya Dairy Sustainability Report
NDDB supported Vidya Dairy to come out with a first-of-its-kind Sustainability Report with a comprehensive focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects, making it a pioneering effort in the Indian dairy sector. This report meticulously captures the sustainability performance of Vidya Dairy by assessing its electricity consumption, fuel usage, water management, and waste generation in dairy processing operations. It evaluates the carbon and water footprint associated with milk processing and packaging while identifying key areas for efficiency improvements. Additionally, the report documents Vidya Dairy’s various sustainability initiatives, such as the adoption of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient technologies, optimized water recycling systems, and responsible waste disposal practices. The social and governance dimensions of sustainability were also examined, highlighting Vidya Dairy’s role in skill development, ethical business practices, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. NDDB would continue to support various dairy cooperatives to come up with their own sustainability reports to showcase the promising work being carried out by them in sustainability.
D. Carbon Footprint Assessment of Banas Bio CNG plant
NDDB also supported Banas BioCNG Plant to carry out Carbon Footprint Assessment by evaluating emissions reduction potential of BioCNG plants by analyzing their overall carbon footprint. This included assessing greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the use of BioCNG as a renewable energy source, replacing conventional fossil fuels, and its impact on waste management, particularly in dairy and agricultural sectors. The learnings developed are helping NDDB in supporting registration of such large scale biogas projects for availing carbon credits
E. Carbon Footprint Assessment of Mujkuva Village
NDDB also conducted a Carbon Footprint Study of Mujkuva Village in terms of village’s energy consumption, transportation, agricultural activities, and livestock emissions, aiming to develop strategies for making Mujkuva a carbon-neutral village. This study considers emissions from traditional fuel use, farming practices, and dairy-related methane emissions while exploring sustainable interventions such as renewable energy integration, improved agricultural techniques, and efficient livestock management. The study has been helpful to strategies the pathway towards carbon neutrality for Mujkuva village.
Carbon credit project
NDDB along with Sustain Plus Energy Foundation (a Tata Trusts initiative) is working for the generation of carbon credits from the installation of the flexi biogas plants across 9 locations in 7 states in India. A mechanism has been developed wherein the generated carbon credits can be used to incentivise the farmers by providing an additional avenue of earning so as to ensure regular up-keep of the biogas digesters. The project has been registered under the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) mechanism.
In a first of its kind project, NDDB along with SPEF partnered with EKI Energy Services limited to register a carbon credit project based on decentralised manure management, in which more than 11000 carbon credits were issued in the first year, the monetary value of which was transferred to the smallholder dairy farmers who own flexi biogas plants in their backyards.
NDDB has continued the process and all additional biogas plants being setup can now be included to avail the carbon credits.
Carbon Footprint Assessment of Dairy Value Chain with TERI
NDDB has initiated a study on Carbon Footprint Assessment of the Dairy Value Chain with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and Amul Dairy with the aim to evaluate and quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across various stages of dairy production, processing, and distribution. This comprehensive study examines emissions from livestock, fodder cultivation, manure management, milk collection, processing units, cold storage, transportation, and retail. By identifying key emission hotspots, the assessment provides insights into sustainable practices that are contributing to mitigate environmental impact and also possibility of taking up various measures , such as improved feed efficiency, biogas generation, renewable energy adoption, and efficient logistics. The study will help dairy stakeholders, including farmers, cooperatives, and processors, understand their environmental impact but also align with national and global sustainability goals by promoting low-carbon dairy production.
Vidya Dairy Sustainability Report
NDDB supported Vidya Dairy to come out with a first-of-its-kind Sustainability Report with a comprehensive focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects, making it a pioneering effort in the Indian dairy sector. This report meticulously captures the sustainability performance of Vidya Dairy by assessing its electricity consumption, fuel usage, water management, and waste generation in dairy processing operations. It evaluates the carbon and water footprint associated with milk processing and packaging while identifying key areas for efficiency improvements. Additionally, the report documents Vidya Dairy’s various sustainability initiatives, such as the adoption of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient technologies, optimized water recycling systems, and responsible waste disposal practices. The social and governance dimensions of sustainability were also examined, highlighting Vidya Dairy’s role in skill development, ethical business practices, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. NDDB would continue to support various dairy cooperatives to come up with their own sustainability reports to showcase the promising work being carried out by them in sustainability.
Carbon Footprint Assessment of Banas Bio CNG plant
NDDB also supported Banas BioCNG Plant to carry out Carbon Footprint Assessment by evaluating emissions reduction potential of BioCNG plants by analyzing their overall carbon footprint. This included assessing greenhouse gas emissions avoided through the use of BioCNG as a renewable energy source, replacing conventional fossil fuels, and its impact on waste management, particularly in dairy and agricultural sectors. The learnings developed are helping NDDB in supporting registration of such large scale biogas projects for availing carbon credits
Carbon Footprint Assessment of Mujkuva Village
NDDB also conducted a Carbon Footprint Study of Mujkuva Village in terms of village's energy consumption, transportation, agricultural activities, and livestock emissions, aiming to develop strategies for making Mujkuva a carbon-neutral village. This study considers emissions from traditional fuel use, farming practices, and dairy-related methane emissions while exploring sustainable interventions such as renewable energy integration, improved agricultural techniques, and efficient livestock management. The study has been helpful to strategies the pathway towards carbon neutrality for Mujkuva village.
