NTPC Limited, commonly referred to as NTPC, is a leading power generation company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1975, NTPC has grown to become one of the largest producers of electricity in the country, with a significant presence in various operational regions, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. Operating primarily in the energy sector, NTPC focuses on thermal, hydro, and renewable energy generation. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, with a diverse portfolio that includes coal, gas, and solar power plants. NTPC's unique approach to integrating advanced technologies has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as being the first power utility in India to achieve a capacity of over 60,000 MW. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and environmental responsibility, NTPC continues to play a pivotal role in India's energy landscape.
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In 2024, NTPC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,626,250,000 kg CO2e, comprising 353,250 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 70,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,266,221,740 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (5,025,230 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (29,654,510 kg CO2e). In 2023, NTPC's emissions were slightly higher, with total emissions reaching about 4,364,552,040 kg CO2e, including 336,480 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 70,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 4,364,552,040 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions for that year also included 4,202,260 kg CO2e from business travel and 17,421,130 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The data indicates a consistent level of emissions across the years, with NTPC maintaining a significant carbon footprint primarily from Scope 3 emissions, which are often the most challenging to manage. Notably, NTPC has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, NTPC's emissions data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by large energy producers in reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 categories. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests that NTPC may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 252,440,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 15,845,340 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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