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Bharat Electronics

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a premier Indian public sector enterprise headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Established in 1954, BEL has emerged as a leader in the defence electronics sector, with significant operational regions across India, including Ghaziabad, Pune, and Hyderabad. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as radar systems, communication equipment, and electronic warfare. BEL's core products and services are distinguished by their advanced technology and reliability, catering primarily to the defence and aerospace industries. Over the years, BEL has achieved numerous milestones, including collaborations with global defence organisations and recognition for its contributions to national security. With a strong market position, Bharat Electronics continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing India's self-reliance in defence technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bharat Electronics'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.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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

Bharat Electronics's score of 16 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bharat Electronics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bharat Electronics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 176,528,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 292,272,460 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2024, the company recorded emissions of about 111,681,130 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 174,844,570 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 286,525,700 kg CO2e. Bharat Electronics has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies highlights the need for the company to enhance its climate commitments in line with industry standards. As a significant player in the electronics sector, Bharat Electronics is positioned to adopt more robust measures to mitigate its carbon footprint and contribute to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
115,744,000
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Scope 2
176,528,460
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bharat Electronics's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), 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. Bharat Electronics is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bharat Electronics 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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