Azure Power
Azure Power, officially known as Azure Power Global Limited, is a leading renewable energy company headquartered in India. Founded in 2008, it has established a strong presence in the solar power sector, focusing on the development, construction, and operation of solar energy projects across the country and other regions. With a commitment to sustainability, Azure Power has achieved significant milestones, including the installation of over 1.5 GW of solar capacity, making it one of the largest independent solar power producers in India. The company’s core offerings include utility-scale solar power plants and innovative solar solutions tailored for commercial and industrial clients. Recognised for its pioneering efforts in the renewable energy industry, Azure Power continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust project pipeline, contributing to India's transition towards a greener energy future.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Azure Power's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Azure Power's score of 8 is lower than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Azure Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Azure Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,395,920 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,464,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions stemmed from Scope 3, particularly upstream transportation and distribution, which accounted for about 12,738,870 kg CO2e. In 2019, Azure Power's emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 414,921,015,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 114,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 280,000 kg CO2e. The substantial difference in emissions between 2019 and 2021 indicates a notable reduction in their carbon footprint. Despite these figures, Azure Power has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments remain vague, and further details on their strategies for reducing emissions are not available.
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| 2019 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 114,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 280,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 414,921,015,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Azure Power 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.
