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Adani Power

Adani Power Limited, a prominent player in the Indian energy sector, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded in 1996, the company has rapidly evolved to become one of the largest private power producers in India, with a significant presence in various operational regions, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. Specialising in thermal and renewable energy, Adani Power offers a diverse portfolio that includes coal-based power generation and solar energy solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a total installed capacity exceeding 12,000 MW, Adani Power has achieved notable milestones, including the commissioning of one of the largest solar power plants in the world. Its strategic focus on expanding renewable energy aligns with global trends, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Adani Power's score of 27 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adani Power's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Adani Power reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 72,948,754,500 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 5,253,810 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 2,488,172,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. For the year 2023, the emissions were similarly high, with Scope 1 emissions at around 49,030,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 46,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 1,614,009,270 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were approximately 49,070,000,000 kg CO2e. Adani Power has set a GHG emission intensity target of 840 kg CO2e per MWh for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating a commitment to reducing its carbon intensity in electricity generation. However, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. Overall, while Adani Power has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of specific reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action and sustainability initiatives.

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Scope 1
58,970,000,000
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Scope 2
14,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adani Power's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Adani Power is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Adani Power 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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