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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 industry, with significant operational regions across India and a growing international presence. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as radar systems, communication equipment, and electronic warfare. BEL's core products include advanced electronic systems for defence applications, which are distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge technology. Over the years, the company has achieved numerous milestones, including collaborations with global defence firms 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 defence capabilities and technological advancements.

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13

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Bharat Electronics's score of 13 is lower than 87% 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 emissions of approximately 21,637,430 kg CO2e, comprising 2,696,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 20,871,030 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 27,348,920 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,782,230 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 20,256,690 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2019, it reported approximately 65,511,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 54,446,000 kg CO2e. Bharat Electronics has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on reducing its operational emissions, as evidenced by the decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the years.

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Scope 1
16,706,000
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Scope 2
4,950,000
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Scope 3
65,511,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bharat Electronics'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 Bharat Electronics is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bharat Electronics 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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