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NTPC

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

NTPC's score of 41 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NTPC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, NTPC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,364,552,040 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 336,480 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 70,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 4,364,292,900 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 1,113,879,890 kg CO2e, indicating a significant increase in Scope 3 emissions. NTPC's emissions data for 2021 included 263,900 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 15,221,860 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 573,404,224.5 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in the provided data, NTPC's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of climate commitments. The company is likely to be focusing on strategies to manage and reduce its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.

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263,900
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15,221,860
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Scope 3
573,404,224.5
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NTPC's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low 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 NTPC is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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NTPC 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.

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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