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Table 2 Impact on sustainable development goals (SDGs) at each stage of lca of an indian power
plant (2016–2017)
LCA stage
LCA environmental
impact categories
SDGs impacted Nature of SDG
A
Carbon Footprint from
transportation of coal,
fuel, chemical by
railways
1. Climate (emission
associated with
transportation of raw
materials)
SDG-13
Climate action
B. Carbon Footprint of
production process,
business travel/tours of
officers/employees and
energy consumed for
operations at
administrative office
1. Climate
2. Biodiversity (is
effected because of
combustion of coal
and emissions to air)
SDG-3
Good health and
well-being
SDG-7
Affordable and
clean energy
SDG-11
Sustainable
cities and
communities
SDG-12
Responsible
Production and
consumption
SDG-13
Climate action
C
Carbon Footprint from
transportation of Waste
Materials
1. Climate (emission
associated with
transportation of
waste)
SDG-13
Climate action
Carbon Footprint
produced during
disposal of Wastes
2. No impact as all three
types of generated
wastes are recycled by
end users
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• Power to the local township was provided from the installed rooftop Photovoltaic
(PV) panels.
• Online monitoring of flue gas, monitoring of water quality of ash pond was found
functioning successfully.
• Coal Dust Injection (CDI) was installed to convert coal into fine dust to
improve the environment in coal mines & coal yard area.
• Energy Efficient luminaries were introduced in place of Old Energy-intensive
luminaries.
• Photosensors have been installed in different rooms and conference hall for auto switch on/ off of lights.