India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
Now measured automatically.
CCTS requires sector-specific emission intensity targets from FY 2023–24. Sustaineve calculates your tCO₂e per unit of production, tracks your compliance position quarterly, and generates the registry-ready documentation.
The Programme
CCTS at a glance.
| Sectors covered | Textiles, aluminium, cement, pulp & paper, chlor-alkali, fertilizers, iron & steel, petroleum refining, petrochemicals |
| Baseline year | FY 2023–24 |
| Compliance year | Started April 2025 (ongoing) |
| Mechanism | Beat target → earn Carbon Credit Certificates (sellable on IEX/PXIL). Miss target → buy credits or pay penalty. |
| Penalty | Financial penalty per tonne CO₂e shortfall + compliance failure consequences |
| Registry | Indian Carbon Market portal (ICM) — Bureau of Energy Efficiency administered |
All sectors under CCTS obligation
The Scheme
What CCTS requires from manufacturers.
The Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is established under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022. It is India's first compliance carbon market — mandatory for designated sectors, not voluntary.
Each obligated entity is assigned an emission intensity target — the maximum tonnes of CO₂e permitted per unit of production output in a given year. The target tightens annually against a notified baseline year.
Companies that achieve intensity below target earn Carbon Credit Certificates (CCCs) which can be sold on recognised power exchanges (IEX, PXIL). Companies above target must buy CCCs to cover the deficit or face regulatory penalties.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) administers the scheme, maintains the compliance registry, and verifies submissions.
The Mechanism
How the compliance cycle works.
Baseline established
BEE notifies baseline year emission intensity for each sector. This becomes the reference point for all target trajectories.
Annual intensity target set
BEE issues annual reduction targets as a percentage below baseline. Targets are sector-specific and tighten each year.
Compliance year runs
Obligated entities measure actual Scope 1 emissions and production volume. Intensity = tCO₂e ÷ production units.
Position determined
Surplus (below target) → earn CCCs. Deficit (above target) → must acquire CCCs. Registry submission required.
Covered Sectors
Is your sector under CCTS obligation?
BEE has notified the following sectors under the CCTS framework. If your manufacturing operations fall within these categories, emission intensity compliance is mandatory.
Aluminium
First-wave sector
Fertilizer
First-wave sector
Chlor-Alkali
First-wave sector
Steel
High-intensity Scope 1
Cement
Process + fuel emissions
Pulp & Paper
First-wave sector
Chemicals
Process emissions
Textiles
Energy intensity focus
Source: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) notifications under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022. Additional sectors are being notified progressively. Verify your current obligation with BEE directly.
Platform Support
CCTS compliance handled automatically.
Sustaineve builds CCTS intensity calculation into the core measurement engine. No separate tool. No manual calculation. Every figure traceable to source.
Intensity auto-calculation
Scope 1 total (tCO₂e) ÷ production volume = emission intensity. Calculated automatically from your verified inventory. No spreadsheet required.
Baseline year comparison
Your CCTS baseline year emissions are stored permanently. Every compliance year automatically compares actual intensity against baseline trajectory.
Target vs actual position
Real-time view of your compliance position — surplus (intensity below target, eligible to earn CCCs) or deficit (intensity above target, must buy CCCs).
Registry documentation
Full calculation audit trail for BEE registry submission. Emission factors, GWP values, production data, and methodology disclosed in exportable format.
Key Parameters
What Sustaineve calculates for CCTS.
| Parameter | Unit | Source | Sustaineve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Scope 1 emissions | tCO₂e/year | Fuel combustion + process + fugitive | Auto-calculated |
| Production volume | Sector-specific (tonnes, units) | Operator-submitted | Guided input form |
| Emission intensity | tCO₂e per production unit | Derived | Auto-calculated |
| Baseline year intensity | tCO₂e per production unit | BEE notification | Stored permanently |
| Annual target intensity | tCO₂e per production unit | BEE notification | Configurable per year |
| Compliance position | Surplus / Deficit | Derived | Real-time view |
| Carbon Credit Certificates | CCCs | BEE registry | Report-ready output |
FAQ
Common questions about CCTS.
What is CCTS in India?
Which sectors are covered under CCTS?
What is an emission intensity target?
How does Sustaineve calculate CCTS emission intensity?
Does CCTS require third-party verification?
Scope 1 Emissions
All direct emission sources that feed CCTS intensity
Scope 2 Emissions
Indirect emissions — CEA grid factors for India
BRSR Reporting
SEBI BRSR Principal 6 — CCTS and GHG data aligned
GHG Protocol
Corporate Standard methodology underlying CCTS inventory
CCTS Compliance Guide for Textile Manufacturers
Step-by-step intensity baseline and compliance roadmap
Why Annual ESG Reports Fail CCTS Audits
The structural reason consultant reports break under CCTS verification
CCTS Compliance
See your CCTS position calculated — in 30 minutes.
We'll walk through your Scope 1 data, calculate your emission intensity, and show you your compliance position against the BEE target trajectory.