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JSW Energy Limited

JSW Energy Limited, a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in power generation, with a diverse portfolio that includes thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources. JSW Energy operates across several key regions in India, contributing significantly to the nation’s energy needs. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique solutions in clean energy through its wind and solar power initiatives. With a total installed capacity exceeding 4,500 MW, JSW Energy has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. As a forward-thinking entity, JSW Energy Limited continues to strengthen its market position while driving the transition towards a greener energy future.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Biomass Electricity 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.

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Industry Benchmark

JSW Energy Limited's score of 33 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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JSW Energy Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JSW Energy Limited reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 16,062,496,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,293,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,634,697,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing operations in the energy sector, which includes fossil fuels and alternative energy sources. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term target was established in 2023 and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). JSW Energy is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has been a member of the BA1.5 initiative since October 2020, indicating their dedication to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. In the previous year, 2022, JSW Energy's emissions were approximately 15,086,661,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 33,292,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,219,298,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, showing a slight increase in emissions in 2023. The company continues to disclose its emissions data transparently, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action within the electric utilities sector.

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15,086,661,000
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33,292,000
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1,219,298,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. JSW Energy Limited's primary industry is Electricity by biomass and waste, which is medium 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 JSW Energy Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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JSW Energy Limited 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
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