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.
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NTPC's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, NTPC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,364,552,040 kg CO2e, comprising 336,480 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 70,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 4,291,552,540 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from fuel and energy-related activities, which accounted for approximately 4,342,929,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, NTPC's emissions were approximately 1,113,879,890 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 304,140 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 10,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with Scope 3 emissions rising from about 573,404,224.5 kg CO2e in 2021 to the aforementioned figure in 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, NTPC is actively engaged in monitoring and reporting its emissions across all three scopes. The company’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint, although no formal reduction initiatives or targets have been outlined.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 263,900 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,221,860 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 573,404,224.5 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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NTPC is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
