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R EC Limited

R EC Limited, also known as Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, is a prominent player in the Indian power sector, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1969, the company has significantly contributed to the electrification of rural areas across the country, focusing on financing power sector projects and promoting sustainable energy solutions. With a strong presence in various operational regions, R EC Limited primarily engages in providing financial assistance for power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Its core services include project financing, consultancy, and capacity building, which are distinguished by a commitment to enhancing energy access and efficiency. Recognised for its pivotal role in India's energy landscape, R EC Limited has achieved notable milestones, including the financing of numerous renewable energy initiatives. The company continues to strengthen its market position as a leader in rural electrification and sustainable energy development.

DitchCarbon Score

How does R EC Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

R EC Limited's score of 24 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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R EC Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, R EC Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 555,370 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,577,170 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 10,295,230 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were around 5,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 281,920 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,320,590 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 5,254,770 kg CO2e. R EC Limited has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced focus on sustainability practices within the organisation. As a company headquartered in India, R EC Limited operates in a context where climate action is increasingly critical, and stakeholders may expect more robust commitments to reduce carbon footprints in the future.

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20232024
Scope 1
281,920
000,000
Scope 2
1,320,590
0,000,000
Scope 3
5,254,770
00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. R EC Limited's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 R EC Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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R EC 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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