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.
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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, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing about 12,738,870 kg CO2e. In 2019, Azure Power's emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 394,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside a staggering 414,921,015,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets. Despite these figures, Azure Power has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. As a company headquartered in India, Azure Power operates within a rapidly evolving industry context, where climate commitments are increasingly scrutinised.
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Get Started2019 | 2021 | |
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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.