Bharat Heavy Electricals
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), headquartered in New Delhi, India, is a leading player in the power generation and engineering sector. Established in 1964, BHEL has made significant strides in the manufacturing of electrical equipment and services, catering primarily to the energy, transmission, and transportation industries. With a robust presence across India and international markets, BHEL is renowned for its diverse range of products, including turbines, generators, and transformers. The company’s commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a key contributor to India's energy infrastructure. Notable achievements include its pivotal role in the development of thermal and hydroelectric power projects, solidifying its status as a market leader in the heavy electrical equipment industry.
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Bharat Heavy Electricals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,744,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 176,528,460 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with emissions intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) at about 0.02862. In 2024, BHEL further decreased its emissions, reporting approximately 111,681,130 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 174,844,570 kg CO2e for Scope 2, achieving an emissions intensity of about 0.02744. BHEL has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. However, the company has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower its emissions over the years, as evidenced by the decreasing trend in both absolute emissions and emissions intensity from 2020 to 2024. Overall, BHEL's focus on emissions reduction aligns with industry standards for climate action, although further transparency regarding specific targets and commitments would enhance their sustainability profile.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 178,904,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 295,358,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Bharat Heavy Electricals 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.
