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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Solar Thermal 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.
Industry Benchmark
Azure Power's score of 25 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Azure Power's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Azure Power reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,941,300 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 28,802,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 12,571,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive disclosure of emissions across all relevant scopes, highlighting the company's significant carbon footprint. Azure Power has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target includes the removal of an amount of carbon equivalent to all historical emissions. In the near term, the company plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 through enhanced energy efficiency and a commitment to 100% renewable energy. Additionally, by 2030, Azure Power aims to remove more carbon than it emits, specifically targeting Scope 1 emissions. These initiatives demonstrate Azure Power's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the energy sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 118,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 456,119,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,870,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Azure Power is not participating in any 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.
