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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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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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 1 is lower than 79% 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 23,664,430 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 28,388,920 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,782,230 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 20,256,690 kg CO2e. Looking at the previous years, in 2019, the company had total emissions of about 83,661,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,706,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,950,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of 65,511,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Despite these reductions, Bharat Electronics has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company continues to focus on managing its emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2, while the significant Scope 3 emissions remain an area for potential future commitment.

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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.

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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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