Adani Group, a prominent Indian multinational conglomerate, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 1988, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across various sectors, including energy, resources, logistics, agribusiness, real estate, financial services, and defence. With a strong presence in key regions such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and across the globe, Adani has established itself as a leader in the infrastructure and energy industries. The group is renowned for its core services, including port operations through Adani Ports and SEZ, renewable energy projects, and coal mining. Adani's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the market, positioning it as a key player in India's economic growth. Notable achievements include being the largest private port operator in India and a significant contributor to the country's renewable energy capacity, reflecting its strategic vision and operational excellence.
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In 2024, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 126,197,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 343,428,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,887,215,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant operational footprint, with Scope 3 emissions representing the largest share. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 121,102,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 261,951,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,023,072,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions across all scopes compared to the previous year. Adani has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, as part of its membership in the Climate Ambition Alliance. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 50,000 tonnes by 2025 through a shift in transportation methods for ceramics from road to railway, which is expected to significantly lower emissions. Furthermore, Adani has established long-term net-zero targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for comprehensive reductions across all scopes by 2050. These commitments reflect the company's recognition of its environmental impact and its proactive approach to sustainability.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 95,830,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 159,027,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Adani is participating in some 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.