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India Power Corporation Limited

India Power Corporation Limited, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the energy sector, focusing on power generation, distribution, and trading. Established in 1994, the company has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the eastern and northern regions of India, where it operates several power plants. Specialising in thermal and renewable energy, India Power offers a diverse portfolio of services that includes electricity generation and supply, along with energy management solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market presence, India Power Corporation Limited has achieved notable milestones, including the successful implementation of advanced technologies in its operations. This positions the company as a leader in the Indian power sector, dedicated to meeting the growing energy demands of the nation while prioritising environmental responsibility.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity Transmission industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

India Power Corporation Limited's score of 17 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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India Power Corporation Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, India Power Corporation Limited (IPCL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 66,006,650 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,559,980 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This follows a similar trend in 2023, where emissions were approximately 58,703,750 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and around 14,497,040 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. IPCL is committed to significant climate action, aiming to integrate 80% renewable energy into its distribution system by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of their near-term strategy to reduce emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. The synchronization of the TESS unit with IPCL’s power plant at Asansol is a key project supporting this goal. Overall, IPCL's emissions intensity, adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), was approximately 0.000279 kg CO2e per USD in 2024, reflecting their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability in their operations.

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Scope 1
58,703,750
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Scope 2
14,497,040
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. India Power Corporation Limited's primary industry is Transmission services of electricity, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for India Power Corporation Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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India Power Corporation Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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